Articles by Rod Rawls

When we care for someone, it’s very natural to want to help them feel better about what’s bothering them.  Most often we do this by identifying with them.  But for a brain injury survivor, it’s […]

This distracting world that we live in can create huge struggles for brain injury survivors.  Television, radio, podcasts, commercials, cell phones, social media, streaming audio/video, and nearly every page of the internet – it all […]

Imposter syndrome describes a fear of being exposed as a fraud because we aren’t really as good as others see us; but with a brain injury, a very different version can arise.  Brain injury survivors […]

I started the recovery road with what still feels like sketchy guidance given by a young doctor appearing to have only basic textbook knowledge and little, if any, real world experience treating someone with a […]

One of the most important discoveries I have made since my severe TBI is the existence of an absolutely amazing global community of brain injury survivors, caregivers, medical professionals, and support groups.  Our recovery and […]

One of the most challenging impacts of my traumatic brain injury was the loss of my ability to easily filter intense or excessive sensory input.  Things that I once took for granted, such as sharing […]

Evidence shows that meditation helps with many things brain injury survivors struggle with, including attention, both working and long-term memory, and even spatial abilities.  These are long lasting benefits that stay with practitioners even if […]

My sensitivity to noise, which appeared after my severe TBI, has changed my life in many ways.  I’d like to say I’ve gotten better at managing my struggles, but in truth I’ve just learned to […]