The Injured Brain
Cost-hosts Jo and Jim Giordano discuss the ups and downs of navigating life after a brain injury. Jo is a brain injury survivor and former elementary school guidance counselor who obtained a severe traumatic brain injury in 2007. Jim is her husband and caregiver. By including a mix of lessons learned from their own experience, along with expert interviews, they hope to provide useful information and serve as beacons of hope for brain injury survivors and caregivers alike.
The Injured Brain
Episode 6: Reflections on the Anniversary of the Accident
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Jo and Jim Giordano
It's not uncommon for brain injury warriors, to acknowledge the anniversary of their injury. For some it's a hard day, for others it's a day to reflect on how far they have come in their recoveries, but in all cases it's a significant day. In this episode, recorded on the anniversary of Jo's accident, Jim and Jo sit down to have a spontaneous talk about the significance of anniversaries to survivors, and how the way in which Jo observes the day has changed over time.