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North Dakota Brain Injury Network

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  3. Life After Brain Injury

Life After Brain Injury

Just as no two brains are alike, no two brain injuries are the same, either. As a result, each person living with a brain injury is affected in a different way.

North Dakota Brain Injury Network (NDBIN) has adopted a screening protocol and symptom inventory with the help of Mindsource. Survivors can contact NDBIN to get their personal symptom inventory set up with our staff.

Following completion of a symptom inventory, survivors are provided with tip sheets that match the brain injury symptoms they are experiencing.

Brain Injury Tip Sheets

There are two types of tip sheets: for survivors, and for professionals.

The tip sheets for survivors describe symptoms and provide accommodations for areas based on the symptom inventory, as well as some areas that all survivors seem to struggle with. Video recordings will be uploaded to match the tip sheets as they become available.

The tip sheets for professionals are intended for the survivor to share with professionals they work with, and family and friends.

Survivor Spotlights

Local survivors share their story in the hope others may learn something new, be inspired, and continue to advocate for the needs of survivors.

Trigger Warning: Some stories may contain descriptions of abuse and physical trauma that may be distressing to some readers.

  • Landa Davis-Twete: She shares about the importance of finding the right care team, treatment, and never giving up.
  • Mat Kerzman: He shares the story of how he is rebuilding his life and why he chooses to focus on positivity.
  • Bertha Jean "Skipp" Miller: She estimates she has experienced 26 brain injuries throughout her life, which has been filled with abuse, addiction, love, loss, understanding, and advocacy, for herself and others.
  • Shelley Paulson: She shares the story of her unique treatment and recovery, and the new business of her dreams.
  • Leslee Williams: She reflects on what she wished she had learned earlier in her brain injury journey and how she now helps others.

If you would like to share your story, email Carly Endres carly.endres@und.edu for more information.