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BOOK
Impact: Women Writing After Concussion
Edited by E.D. Morin & Jane Cawthorne
Essays, poems, & a play. Showcases 21 perspectives on change, care, & grief.
FOCUS — create through and after pain

BOOK
Flat Out In Pieces
Written by Paul Suter
An elite endurance athlete’s experience on ignoring his concussions; interactions with the medical community; and changing relationship with his wife.
FOCUS — identity
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VIDEO
Professional surfers speak on their experiences with concussion.
FOCUS — the development of anxiety
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check out a curated music playlist when music doesn’t sound like metal grating in your ears.
caution: some videos consist of flashing lights
BLOGPOSTS
“I have vowed to make my health a main focus moving forward, not just let it be.”
"The only thing that I’ve been willing to do that doesn’t induce a headache (at that moment) is photography."
"Journal entries from a tumultuous break at practice; infused with quotes from Impact."
“The following is my Concentration from AP Art Junior year, school year: 2019-2020.”
“Though I am still finding the amount of physical exertion that works for me, just as Swanson describes, joy is still present if I let it be.”
“I am terrified of pushing myself to no return, but I am also terrified of staying where I am…”
“The last week of February was the worst week physically I’ve experienced in a while.”
“I write to you to thank you for your friendship–your continued curiosity.”