Just like our brain can be damaged, it can also improve and be stronger. There is no time too late to start learning something, this is what makes it possible for people to rehabilitate after strokes or brain injuries or to learn a new language at any age. Everyone can do different things create new neural pathways (neuroplasticity) and new brain cells (neurogenesis) like traveling, reading, exercising, learning a new language, or even sleeping.

After my brain injury I created all those new cells, new pathways and learned how to do so many things again through therapy. Today I still continue to do this by writing (blogging), exercising, reading and even playing with and taking care of my dogs. I try to keep my mind occupied as much as possible and I try to sleep as much as I can.

It’s funny how we all focus on improving things about ourselves or talk about things other people should improve, we just focus on physical things, not the brain which is the most important thing.

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Published by mariacristinasanfeliu

I’m an aspiring writer still looking for exactly what I want to write about, with a lot of creativity, imagination and desire to write. I studied Writing and Rhetoric at Syracuse University where I explored many different sides of writing through my classes and extracurricular activities in order to narrow my search for an identity as a writer. I have written for Citrus TV Noticias and La Voz magazine, both of which gave me the chance to explore different mediums in which to write in. Through Citrus TV Noticias I also gained experience in translating from English to Spanish and vice versa, which is also something that I would be interested in working on since I am fluent in both of these languages. I was also an intern at Syracuse University Press where I got hands on experience in what goes into actually editing and publishing a book. Through out the last four years I have faced a lot of challenges, which helped chape the person I am today. After being in a tragic car accident, being in comma, having a Traumatic Brain Injury, and being in therapy for over a year, I am a new me, willing to face challenges and knowing how to deal with them. I want to write about my accident and life after it to help others, show them it can be done and help in any way I can.

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