Howdy from a TBI survivor

[moonrunner]

Thanks for the welcomes.

I just want to say I never intended to cause any controversy with my introduction, I was just telling you about myself. As to whether I have a brain injury, well I just wonder why on earth anyone would lie about that? It is part of who I am and it colors my interactions with the world. It makes me wonder if you saw a person in a wheelchair if you would ask them if they were faking? My injury is not visible, but it has a very significant effect on who I am. It has made my life suck pretty bad, but it also led me to meet the love of my life who is also a TBI Survivor.

When I was 4 years old I was put on Melaril, an anti-psychotic because I couldn't control my anger. It has taken me a long time to get a grip on that and mostly I do it by not letting things bother me. Sometimes they do and I blow up, but it is gone fast too. I also use my sense of humor as a defense mechanism. I tend to put myself down alot with self depreciating humor. I think I do that more to beat others to the punch.

Anyway the Point is I don't really care if you believe me or not. I am who I am. If you don't think it is worth getting to know me, then it is your loss, not mine.

Thanks to all those who have supported me. I appreciate it more than you know.