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Nick’s miracle, surviving a TBI
by: Tammy on Fri, May 08 2009
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Nick was in a car accident when he was 17 and is a TBI survivor.It has been almost ten years since the accident. He is living with me (his mom ) in NY and works part time. He is able to drive, care for himself, and is in a relationship with a wonderful girl that is very understanding of Nick’s challenges. Nick still has some weakness on his right side and he gets fatigued when he has to concentrate for long periods of time. His short term memory means lots of reminding or reputation to get things into long term memory. His impulses can be a challenge and to some it can be rude at times, but the people that are close to him and know his history, understand and are just grateful he is alive and functioning as well as he is.

Nick will never be back 100%, but I’ll take what we have! He is still my son and I am very proud of the way he has handled the many challenges he has had to face. Some of the limitations have been a struggle and having to admit to himself that he just can’t do certain things has been the hardest thing for him. He continues to test his limits and abilities and the computer has really helped many of his skills. Nick hopes to get married next year and wants to finish his college degree. He has alot of determination and that has been a great asset in his recovery.
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  1. Thu, Jun 25 2009
    Brenda, I am so sorry for your stress but I understand. I get so mad at people when they say my daughter is "fine". She's not "fine&...Read
  2. Thu, Jun 25 2009
    My name is Brenda and I am also a mom to a TBU survivor. My son, Tyler, was ran over by a jeep while off-roading in September 2008. He wasn't expect...Read
  3. Fri, Jun 19 2009
    Tammy, I too am a mom of a TBI survivor. Though Kaitie has just passed her one year anniversary of the accident that changed our lives forever, I com...Read

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    Nick was in a car accident when he was 17 and is a TBI survivor. [more..]

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