Category Archives: Health Issues

Me Too

Posted on April 2, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

I have been following the Steubenville rape case and verdicts, and the aftermath–how the media has covered it all, how other teens have threatened Jane Doe, how other brave rape survivors have spoken out, how parents have discussed raising kind … Continue reading →

Posted in Empowerment, Health Issues | Tagged #metoo, blame victim, courage, Kim Simon, Me Too, rape, rape culture, sexual assault, shame, Steubenville, Steubenville rape | 14 Comments

This Is Your Brain on Misinformation

Posted on March 13, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

I wanted to follow up with more thoughts and lessons learned from my brain injury that I think are really important for all of us to be aware of. First, you need to know I’m not competent. Granted, on a … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Issues | Tagged brain injury, brain injury myths, concussion, concussion myths, concussion standard of care, head injury, TBI, traumatic brain injury | 3 Comments

If Only I Had a Brain

Posted on March 12, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

The Scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz had it right–of all things, the brain is what you should ask for. As you’ve read, I suffered a concussion 3 weeks ago. I’m only now just recovering, thanks to the amazing clinicians … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Issues | Tagged brain, brain injury, cognitive testing, concussion, head injury, HeadFirst, If Only I Had a Brain, ImPACT, Righttime, scarecrow, TBI, traumatic brain injury, Wizard of Oz | 7 Comments

In the Thick of It

Posted on February 20, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

I hit the flying trapeze again and shared some pictures with friends. I was so proud of myself. When I looked at the photos, I noted to a friend how I didn’t realize I was THAT THICK. I was surprised … Continue reading →

Posted in Empowerment, Health Issues | Tagged body image, body type, flying trapeze, goal weight, strength, strong, thick, thin, trapeze | 9 Comments