I am a 41y/o male, In dec. 2001 i was hit by an suv traveling at a high rate of speed,I dont remember being hit infact, i dont remember much of the last month before the accident.I suffered what they called a severe closed head trauma.I have alot of difficultity remembering things that used to be so common place to me,like dates,times,names,im a diabetic also so i need to take insulin for that, but i often forget,which causes more problems for me.I also became addicted to prescription pain meds,and i now have to deal w/that.Sometimes i feel so lost like no one understands me,like the things iwant to say dont come out right.I feel stupid.I get so fucking frustrated w/myself my family doesnt really understand what i have to deal w/everyday,constanntly forgetting shit. Im in a substance abuse program presently which has helped me agreat deal, but where do i go from here?I hope to be starting school again in the fall as i am a client of mass. rehab.My case manager is really great she has had similar issues herself so she really understood where i was coming from,i guess these things (accidents)happen for a reason,i think its gods way of saying, "HEY YOU SLOW DOWN".I guess i should be greatful that ive come as far as i have(i had to learn to speak correctly,and to walk again),but hey here i am.So if you are struggling remember to stay strong.Responses to this letter are greatly encouraged,so please write.Good luck, paul.Oh yeah if anybody knows of any housing resources for people in massachusetts w/TBI please leave it in your response thanks
P.J.

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