What. A. Year. Am I right? Looking back on 2018, a few words come to mind: exhaustion, setbacks, gratitude and perspective. The last 12 months didn’t come without its share of challenges. I lost my job, broke up with my boyfriend, and moved in with my parents. My headaches, migraines, fatigue and visual snow were debilitating and I spent more days in bed than not. Conclusion: It was a tough year. BUT, I am tougher (is tougher a word? Or is it like funner? And I should be saying more tough? In case you were wondering, I didn’t learn how to spell in 2018). Despite the above setbacks, actually I think it’s because of them, I am happier now than I have ever been. I have learned to stop, to feel, and to appreciate the beauty in my day to day life. Before my injury, I was never really present and was so focused on the one or two things I didn’t have. Now, I am just so grateful for every little thing (this includes you!). Thank you for all of your love, encouragement an...
Hi! My name is Kirsten. I'm a 32 year old CPA, CA with post-concussion syndrome. My concussion's name is Stella. Since February 2017, Stella and I have been on quite the adventure. We've loved, lost, cried, laughed, grown and made (TONS OF) mistakes. AND I wrote about it! Enjoy!