It seems a bit silly that I be writing my "story" since I have not seemed to have suffered an injury as traumatic as many here. But you have all been supportive the few times i have submitted a quiestion that I thougth i would submit my story.

I recently celebrated my 35th birthday and am married, mother of three rambunctious boys age 4,6, & 7. I am a teacher for the Deaf and hard of hearing and that about covers who I am.

On October 28th 1998, I had just picked my oldest son up from school and was turning left on an 'T' intersection, thinking to myself "this must be my lucky day! I never get a green light" when i was struck by a large pickup truck and knocked unconcsious...thank god my son was ok...I also had a fracture dhip and tail bone. minor injuries really..as it could have been so much worse.

I only spent 2 days in the hospital and about 4 month off work. But continued to have headaches. And like most of the stories i read here I just didn't feel right. Something was not right. My husband noticed i was tense, moody, forgetful etc, etc, etc,

I had a mri, scan and all of that stuff. They did find a small brain injury but felt it was minor (3mm)

I still don't feel right, I take medcation everyday...viox for the back pain---corgard for the headaches and welbutrin for the "clarity" in thinkng. i have good days and bad days and lately the bad days are taking over. I am trying to work full time and my husband...who wants me to finish the year (i am teaching full time) is loving and tries to be supportive but he doesn't understand that by trying to organize the house he is putting stress on my to organize...anyway I enjoy reading the stories and the updates. It makes me feel "normal" I feel crazy sometimes because people will say...oh i forget sometimes or it's just stress or what ever. thanks for your stories and encouragement.

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