Life is a Real Gift

My name is Tammi, and on January 27,1995, I was in an auto/pedestrian accident. As a result of the accident I received a severe traumatic brain injury and pelvic fracture. Life is a real challenge now, I have my good day, alot more bad days than use to before the accident.

I have been so blessed since my accident I have alot of support from family, friends and members of the community.

I am a Community Advocate my goals are to try to Educate people about traumatic brain injury, and also help other traumatic brain injury survivors and other individual's with disabilities. To say Thank You to our Soldiers for serving. Be supportive of our soldiers coming home with traumatic brain injury and PTSD, their lives will never be the same.

I have really learned to appreciate life. I am proud
of who I am. Life is a Gift. I look at Life as a Real Adventure.

Catmeow Traumatic Brain Injury

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Monday, October 31, 2011

Some local athletes trying to flunk concussion test, psychologist fears | al.com

Some local athletes trying to flunk concussion test, psychologist fears | al.com
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Communicating After Traumatic Brain Injury | The Dr. Oz Show

Communicating After Traumatic Brain Injury | The Dr. Oz Show
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CNS Residential Programs and Services - YouTube

CNS Residential Programs and Services - YouTube
Posted by at 11:38 AM 0 comments

Tamil actress Manorama undergoing treatment for brain injury | NetIndian

Tamil actress Manorama undergoing treatment for brain injury | NetIndian
Posted by at 11:34 AM 0 comments

Adversity and The Perception of Losing « Second Chance to Live

Adversity and The Perception of Losing « Second Chance to Live
Posted by at 11:30 AM 0 comments

Thursday, October 27, 2011

New Jersey requires ski, board helmets for those under 18 – USATODAY.com

New Jersey requires ski, board helmets for those under 18 – USATODAY.com
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Write approach for stories of survival and inspiration - Health - Sheffield Telegraph

Write approach for stories of survival and inspiration - Health - Sheffield Telegraph
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Traumatic / Acquired Brain Injury and Resilience « Second Chance to Live

Traumatic / Acquired Brain Injury and Resilience « Second Chance to Live
Posted by at 3:46 PM 0 comments

BeyondChron: San Francisco's Alternative Online Daily News » How Federal Tax Dollars Rigged Sports Concussion Research

BeyondChron: San Francisco's Alternative Online Daily News » How Federal Tax Dollars Rigged Sports Concussion Research
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Fighting To Protect Our Players - YouTube

Fighting To Protect Our Players - YouTube
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JRRD Releases Volume 48-8

JRRD Releases Volume 48-8
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Brain Be Happy!

Brain Be Happy!
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Ohio TBI Caregivers Alliance

Ohio TBI Caregivers Alliance
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Companies and Organizations PARtner to Promote Concussion Recognition App -- LUTZ, Fla., Oct. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

Companies and Organizations PARtner to Promote Concussion Recognition App -- LUTZ, Fla., Oct. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
Posted by at 11:27 AM 0 comments

Second Chance to Live––Special Edition—800th Article « Second Chance to Live

Second Chance to Live––Special Edition—800th Article « Second Chance to Live
Posted by at 11:22 AM 0 comments

Concussions: American Football and our Youth | Centra Healthcare Solutions

Concussions: American Football and our Youth | Centra Healthcare Solutions
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Monday, October 24, 2011

Making Concussions Part of Soccer History - Blogcritics Sports

Making Concussions Part of Soccer History - Blogcritics Sports
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Sports injuries: New York's new concussion law will allow students time to recover | syracuse.com

Sports injuries: New York's new concussion law will allow students time to recover | syracuse.com
Posted by at 12:01 PM 0 comments

Cord Blood America Provides Insight on Worldwide Research Using Umbilical Cord Blood... -- LAS VEGAS, Oct. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

Cord Blood America Provides Insight on Worldwide Research Using Umbilical Cord Blood... -- LAS VEGAS, Oct. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
Posted by at 11:57 AM 0 comments

Your Health: Kicking concussions - YNN - Your News Now

Your Health: Kicking concussions - YNN - Your News Now
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Being Different and Being Bullied Part 2 « Second Chance to Live

Being Different and Being Bullied Part 2 « Second Chance to Live
Posted by at 11:45 AM 0 comments

Friday, October 21, 2011

Dozens of former NFL players suing league over head injuries

Dozens of former NFL players suing league over head injuries
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Cognitive rehabilitation therapy in traumatic brain injury : The Lancet

Cognitive rehabilitation therapy in traumatic brain injury : The Lancet
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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Mom's message: Don't drink, drive - The Sun Chronicle Online - News

Mom's message: Don't drink, drive - The Sun Chronicle Online - News
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Cholesterol Drugs for Head Injury Johns Hopkins

Cholesterol Drugs for Head Injury Johns Hopkins
Posted by at 2:37 PM 0 comments

Scripps Research scientists discover inflammation controlled differently in brain and other tissues

Scripps Research scientists discover inflammation controlled differently in brain and other tissues
Posted by at 2:31 PM 0 comments

Being Different and Being Bullied Part 1 « Second Chance to Live

Being Different and Being Bullied Part 1 « Second Chance to Live
Posted by at 2:25 PM 0 comments

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Indulge Magazine - The Power of Family

Indulge Magazine - The Power of Family
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GEN | News Highlights:Sage Negotiates License to Ligand’s Captisol Drug Formulation Platform

GEN | News Highlights:Sage Negotiates License to Ligand’s Captisol Drug Formulation Platform
Posted by at 2:32 PM 0 comments

Car crash survivor is Michigan HS homecoming queen | mlive.com

Car crash survivor is Michigan HS homecoming queen | mlive.com
Posted by at 2:19 PM 0 comments

She Didn't Ask For January 2nd 1996 - YouTube

She Didn't Ask For January 2nd 1996 - YouTube
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Three lenses at a brush arbor

Three lenses at a brush arbor
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brain-anatomy-with-medical-expert-david-lenrow.wmv - YouTube

brain-anatomy-with-medical-expert-david-lenrow.wmv - YouTube
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Are High School Athletes in Over Their Heads?: A Healthy Debate - Well+Being (washingtonian.com)

Are High School Athletes in Over Their Heads?: A Healthy Debate - Well+Being (washingtonian.com)
Posted by at 11:07 AM 0 comments

Third Rock Ventures Launches SAGE Therapeutics to Address CNS Disorders with Critical Unmet Needs - MarketWatch

Third Rock Ventures Launches SAGE Therapeutics to Address CNS Disorders with Critical Unmet Needs - MarketWatch
Posted by at 11:03 AM 0 comments

Futurity.org – Cholesterol drugs for head injury?

Futurity.org – Cholesterol drugs for head injury?
Posted by at 11:00 AM 0 comments

Emergency room visits for brain injuries soar - JSOnline

Emergency room visits for brain injuries soar - JSOnline
Posted by at 10:58 AM 0 comments

Concussion testing for student athletes is common, but some question its worth - The Washington Post

Concussion testing for student athletes is common, but some question its worth - The Washington Post
Posted by at 10:53 AM 0 comments

Report Brief - Institute of Medicine

Report Brief - Institute of Medicine
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Monday, October 17, 2011

Ridge Barden Dead: High School Football Player Dies After Game Due To Head Injury

Ridge Barden Dead: High School Football Player Dies After Game Due To Head Injury
Posted by at 12:04 PM 0 comments

OttosWordsForOtherDads.mp4 - YouTube

OttosWordsForOtherDads.mp4 - YouTube
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Sheboygan native determined to help others dealing with brain injuries | Sheboygan Press | sheboyganpress.com

Sheboygan native determined to help others dealing with brain injuries | Sheboygan Press | sheboyganpress.com
Posted by at 11:37 AM 0 comments

Traumatic Brain Injury and Living Life as an Adventure « Second Chance to Live

Traumatic Brain Injury and Living Life as an Adventure « Second Chance to Live
Posted by at 11:34 AM 0 comments

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) On the Increase in Student and Youth Athletes :: Florida Child Injury Lawyer Blog

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) On the Increase in Student and Youth Athletes :: Florida Child Injury Lawyer Blog
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Friday, October 14, 2011

Brain injury doesn’t stop Utah singer from following dream (video) | The Salt Lake Tribune

Brain injury doesn’t stop Utah singer from following dream (video) | The Salt Lake Tribune
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Mormon Tabernacle Choir singer's miraculous recovery after brain injury | Burger with Relish: Music | The Salt Lake Tribune

Mormon Tabernacle Choir singer's miraculous recovery after brain injury | Burger with Relish: Music | The Salt Lake Tribune
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Healthbeat Report: The Brain Buzz | abc7chicago.com

Healthbeat Report: The Brain Buzz | abc7chicago.com
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White Kids More Likely to Get CT Scans After Head Trauma - US News and World Report

White Kids More Likely to Get CT Scans After Head Trauma - US News and World Report
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Second Chance to Live and the Euroacademia Multidisciplinaria Neurotraumatologica. « Second Chance to Live

Second Chance to Live and the Euroacademia Multidisciplinaria Neurotraumatologica. « Second Chance to Live
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Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Does It Work? | Psych Central News

Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Does It Work? | Psych Central News
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Bryan Stow's big move - he leaves the hospital

Bryan Stow's big move - he leaves the hospital
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New law helps shield student athletes from brain injury - Times Union

New law helps shield student athletes from brain injury - Times Union
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Kids' ER concussion visits up 60 percent over decade | Gainesville.com

Kids' ER concussion visits up 60 percent over decade | Gainesville.com
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Being Empowered by Anxiety and Fear Part 2 « Second Chance to Live

Traumatic Brain Injury and Being Empowered by Anxiety and Fear Part 2 « Second Chance to Live
Posted by at 9:50 AM 0 comments

Evidence points to potential roles for cognitive rehabilitation therapy in treating traumatic brain injury, but further research needed

Evidence points to potential roles for cognitive rehabilitation therapy in treating traumatic brain injury, but further research needed
Posted by at 9:47 AM 0 comments

OPINION | Growing holes in health care safety net | Twin Cities Daily Planet

OPINION | Growing holes in health care safety net | Twin Cities Daily Planet
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

TBI survivor to sing at 22nd Annual Families and Professionals Conference on Oct. 13 | Burger with Relish: Music | The Salt Lake Tribune

TBI survivor to sing at 22nd Annual Families and Professionals Conference on Oct. 13 | Burger with Relish: Music | The Salt Lake Tribune
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Utah Department of Health News: Music Brings Healing to Utahn with Brain Injury

Utah Department of Health News: Music Brings Healing to Utahn with Brain Injury
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Sports exclusive: Hockey's headache | The News-Press | news-press.com

Sports exclusive: Hockey's headache | The News-Press | news-press.com
Posted by at 1:42 PM 0 comments

Rusk Institute’s Tamara Bushnik Elected President Of American Congress Of Rehabilitation Medicine

Rusk Institute’s Tamara Bushnik Elected President Of American Congress Of Rehabilitation Medicine
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Treatment for Brain Injury Lacks Evidence, Panel Finds - NYTimes.com

Treatment for Brain Injury Lacks Evidence, Panel Finds - NYTimes.com
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Monday, October 10, 2011

Brain Injury and Building a New Life Afterwards - NYTimes.com

Brain Injury and Building a New Life Afterwards - NYTimes.com
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Neurologists say 'amnesia guy' Scott Bolzan faking it - NYPOST.com

Neurologists say 'amnesia guy' Scott Bolzan faking it - NYPOST.com
Posted by at 3:47 PM 0 comments

TRAVIS LAZARCZYK: Hurt with no end in sight | The Morning Sentinel, Waterville, ME

TRAVIS LAZARCZYK: Hurt with no end in sight | The Morning Sentinel, Waterville, ME
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The Record: Head smart - NorthJersey.com

The Record: Head smart - NorthJersey.com
Posted by at 3:32 PM 0 comments

A New Use for Statins?

A New Use for Statins?
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Grace back home a year after car accident « Shropshire Star

Grace back home a year after car accident « Shropshire Star
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Friday, October 7, 2011

Got A Young Athlete? Traumatic Brain Injuries on the Rise | Strollerderby

Got A Young Athlete? Traumatic Brain Injuries on the Rise | Strollerderby
Posted by at 1:28 PM 0 comments

Nonfatal Traumatic Brain Injuries Related to Sports and Recreation Activities Among Persons Aged ≤19 Years --- United States, 2001--2009

Nonfatal Traumatic Brain Injuries Related to Sports and Recreation Activities Among Persons Aged ≤19 Years --- United States, 2001--2009
Posted by at 1:20 PM 0 comments

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Traumatic Brain Injury–Overcoming Fear and Insecurity Part 2 « Second Chance to Live

Traumatic Brain Injury–Overcoming Fear and Insecurity Part 2 « Second Chance to Live
Posted by at 2:59 PM 0 comments

Shockstrips — SOUND SAFETY - High School Football - Ohio Blitz on Vindy.com

Shockstrips — SOUND SAFETY - High School Football - Ohio Blitz on Vindy.com
Posted by at 2:55 PM 0 comments

Mother hopes for a miracle | TBO.com

Mother hopes for a miracle | TBO.com
Posted by at 2:49 PM 0 comments

New Research Shows Strong Link Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Onset of Dementia

New Research Shows Strong Link Between Traumatic Brain Injury and Onset of Dementia
Posted by at 2:45 PM 0 comments

Traumatic Brain Injury - Misconceptions - YouTube

Traumatic Brain Injury - Misconceptions - YouTube
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Pediatric, Adolescent TBI Incidence Up by 62% : Internal Medicine News

Pediatric, Adolescent TBI Incidence Up by 62% : Internal Medicine News
Posted by at 1:45 PM 0 comments

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Strategies for Memory After Traumatic Brain Injury

Strategies for Memory After Traumatic Brain Injury
Posted by at 1:23 PM 0 comments

Traumatic Brain Injury — Fear and Insecurity Part 1 « Second Chance to Live

Traumatic Brain Injury — Fear and Insecurity Part 1 « Second Chance to Live
Posted by at 12:47 PM 0 comments

MD News - Toral Family Foundation Supports Traumatic Brain Injury Research at UF

MD News - Toral Family Foundation Supports Traumatic Brain Injury Research at UF
Posted by at 12:44 PM 0 comments

Positive Reinforcement Key in Evaluating TBI Patients : Family Practice News

Positive Reinforcement Key in Evaluating TBI Patients : Family Practice News
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Penn State Live - Earlier tracheostomies improve outcomes for head-injury patients

Penn State Live - Earlier tracheostomies improve outcomes for head-injury patients
Posted by at 12:28 PM 0 comments

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Anderson Cooper: Teen Coma Tragedy From Talk Show 'Deeply' Sad

Anderson Cooper: Teen Coma Tragedy From Talk Show 'Deeply' Sad
Posted by at 12:48 PM 0 comments

Experts suggest adults should know the signs of concussions to keep kids safe - herald-mail.com

Experts suggest adults should know the signs of concussions to keep kids safe - herald-mail.com
Posted by at 12:31 PM 0 comments

Life after Brain Injury » Ventura County Star

Life after Brain Injury » Ventura County Star
Posted by at 12:21 PM 0 comments

Monday, October 3, 2011

Overcoming Societal Stigmatization « Second Chance to Live

Overcoming Societal Stigmatization « Second Chance to Live
Posted by at 2:08 PM 0 comments

Dailymotion - Can a person with mild traumatic brain injury have problems many years later? - a People & Family video

Dailymotion - Can a person with mild traumatic brain injury have problems many years later? - a People & Family video
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Traumatic Brain Injury Forum - Index

Traumatic Brain Injury Forum - Index
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Brawn and Brains: Looking at NFL Head Injuries | Triple Helix Online

Brawn and Brains: Looking at NFL Head Injuries | Triple Helix Online
Posted by at 1:34 PM 0 comments

MD News - Performing Awake Craniotomies at Neurological Surgery, P.C.

MD News - Performing Awake Craniotomies at Neurological Surgery, P.C.
Posted by at 1:20 PM 0 comments

Traumatic Brain Injury and Societal Stigmatization Part 2 « Second Chance to Live

Traumatic Brain Injury and Societal Stigmatization Part 2 « Second Chance to Live
Posted by at 1:14 PM 0 comments
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