Kelly Lang
Concussions/Brain Injuries: 1
Cause: Car Accident
Kelly’s Story
I was in a car accident while driving my 2 daughters to a rehearsal. My 3 year old (at the time) suffered a severe Traumatic Brain Injury. Mine was diagnosed a few months later once we were home from the hospital and in-patient rehabilitation for her.
My symptoms were sleep issues, not comprehending what I was reading, inability to concentrate on tasks, being overwhelmed, and depression. No one understood what I was going through, but I was focusing much of my energy on my daughter's recovery and healing my family.
My advice to others is to figure out your new path. We go through a period when we realize we can not return to our lives as we previously knew it and have to rebuild it step by step. It can be a slow process.
Message from Kelly:
My husband and I co-wrote a book, The Miracle Child: Traumatic Brain Injury and Me detailing our family's story and the rebuilding of our family.
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