Welcome to Where Did My Brain Go?
My memoir is now available!
After years of writing and rewriting, I’m ready to share my complete story of traumatic brain injury and recovery.
In 1986, a broken traffic light changed my life forever. A pickup truck hit our car and sent me into a five day coma. Then I wasted nine years living in confusion, wondering why I changed.
This book tells the whole story:
- The accident that broke my body and scrambled my brain
- Nine years of confusion before my diagnosis
- The heroes who helped me recover
- The medical system that often made things worse
- Finding peace through acceptance
A Story of Hope and Healing
If you or someone you love has experienced traumatic brain injury, this book is for you. I wrote it to help others understand what we go through. To show that recovery is possible. To prove that life can be good again, even if it’s different.
What You’ll Discover
This memoir takes you through the hidden reality of traumatic brain injury. You’ll learn why I couldn’t remember where the bathroom was in my own house. Why I screamed in my sleep. Why simple tasks became impossible mountains to climb.
You’ll meet Dr. Fred Allman, the surgeon who restored my ability to walk when another doctor said my knee “couldn’t be fixed.” You’ll meet Kay Selter, the social worker who helped me escape the disability trap when others wanted me dependent on their services.
You’ll also discover the darker side of recovery. The psychiatrists who promised to “fix” me with stupefying drugs. The medical system that profits from keeping people disabled. Why it took nine agonizing years after my five day coma to finally learn what had happened to my brain.
Why This Book Matters
Every year, millions of people suffer traumatic brain injuries. Most struggle in silence and confusion. Many never get proper diagnosis or treatment. Families don’t understand what their loved ones are experiencing.
This book breaks that silence. It shows what traumatic brain injury really feels like from the inside. It reveals the mistakes that delay recovery and the approaches that actually help. Most importantly, it offers hope to anyone facing this invisible disability.
Today, I ride my bicycle and enjoy life in Florida. My brain works differently than before, but I’ve learned to adapt. This memoir shares everything I’ve learned about surviving and thriving after traumatic brain injury.