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The Man Who Works For Something Greater Than Himself by Janice Tindle
2017 was supposed to be The Year of Me. After seven long years struggling to rebuild a new me and a new life after a 2010 car collision, I was so confident that I would have another crack at becoming … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, caregiving, chronic illness, country music, Disability, dystonia, faith, friends, Garth Brooks, God, hope, inspirational, janice tindle, life, loopy, migraine, movement disorder, never give up, pain, Pittsburgh Penguins, reflections, religion, spiritual, tbi, traumatic brain injury, uber
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” I didn’t give up, I finished the challenge!” by Janice Tindle
“It’s the last day of HAWMC! Congratulations, you completed 30 days of writing! Take this last post to reflect on your health advocacy journey and set a goal for the next year. Perhaps you want to try a new platform … Continue reading
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” The 30 second judgement.” by Janice Tindle
“As health activists, we are on a mission to innovate healthcare. If you could change one thing in the healthcare landscape right now, what would it be?” This is something that really annoys me. The 15 minutes you get for … Continue reading
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Tagged doctor visits, healthcare, waiting rooms
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Give like a wee philanthropist by Janice Tindle
The WEGOHEALTH Activist 39 Day Writing Challenge, Day 22 “Tip Tuesday! Have you mastered the hashtag? Figured out the Instagram algorithm? Or maybe you have a few tips to increase your blog followers. Whatever it is, share your expertise with … Continue reading
” I write, therefore I am.” by Janice Tindle
“What has been the highlight of your health activist journey? We want to hear all about it, perhaps a conference, a podcast or meeting a fellow HA. What made this experience so special?” The highlight of my Health Activist journey … Continue reading
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“7 Ways To Support A Loved With A Traumatic Brain Injury” by Janice Tindle
“Throwback Thursday! Grab a post from your archives and repost it! Add a few sentences at the beginning to frame it. Why you chose it. Why you liked it. And why it should be shared again.” This piece was originally … Continue reading
Posted in brain injury, caregiving, coping skills, disability, family, human interest, humanity, traumatic brain injury
Tagged support, tbi, wegohealth
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” Please Leave The Area Immediately!” by Janice Tindle
“Everyone has tough days, but how do you pull yourself out of the rut? Maybe you blog, repeat affirmations or listen to a favorite playlist. Write about what tools, tips or practices you use to lift your spirits after a rough patch.” … Continue reading
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“Advice For The Health Advocate Rookie” by Janice Tindle
“Wisdom Wednesday: What advice do you have for health activists just starting out? Share your words of wisdom for all the health activist rookies out there!” Okay, here’s my opinion. Warning: it may not be popular, but it works for … Continue reading
Dear Yahoo, This may sound silly, but…by Janice Tindle
The WEGOHEALTH Activist 30-Day Writing Challenge Day Day 10 “Yahoo Answers Post – Pretend you are writing a question about your condition – it can be as silly or humorous as you want. Now answer it. (Remember: Your answer can … Continue reading
“My Ideal Day” by Janice Tindle
“Happy Hump Day! No denying life can get hectic, but let’s take a mid-week break to fantasize our ideal day! Would you go somewhere? Who would you spend it with? Have you had this day? If not – how could … Continue reading
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Tagged caregiving, heart disease, mother, support, writung
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“I think I can…I think I can…Getting in touch with my inner Little Engine.” by Janice Tindle
I think… I think I can be healthy again. I think I can get my life in order. I think I can become vibrant again. I think I can open my heart to new people, places and things. I think … Continue reading
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Tagged Disability, faith, hope, l think I can, never give up, recovery
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“Why I became an advocate for brain injury and dystonia.” By Janice Tindle
“Was starting your advocacy journey a hard decision? Were you anxious and hesitant or were you excited and ready to share your story? Tell us how you chose to start advocating for your condition.” In 2010, after I was diagnosed … Continue reading
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Wonder Woman by Janice Tindle
“Superpower Sunday! If you had a superpower – what would it be? How would you use it?” This is easy. Do you remember the Micheal Keaton movie “Multipilicity?” He wished for multiple versions of himself so he could get everything … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, God, hope, joy, when will suffering end?
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Dear Janice, by Janice Tindle
“Do you remember the day you were diagnosed? Perhaps you were scared, felt alone and surely you had tons of questions. Write a letter to yourself for the day you were diagnosed, knowing all you do now.” Dear Janice, I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged challenge, letter to self, misdiagnosis, wegohealth, writing
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Activist Writing Challenge of Never Giving Up by Janice Tindle
Quotation Inspiration. Find a quote that inspires you (either positively or negatively) and free write about it for 15 minutes.” This is easy. ” I never give up.” – Janice Tindle For me, giving up just isn’t an option. I … Continue reading
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Why I write by Janice Tindle
“What drives you to write about your health? What do you want other Health Activists to know about your condition and your activism? Reflect on this for 15-20 minutes without stopping…GO!” The thing that drives me to write about my … Continue reading
Posted in brain cancer, brain injury, Brain injury radio, brain tumor, caregiving, coping skills, dementia, disability, family, human interest, humanity, life changing, life changing events, motivational, people, self, thought provoking, tindle, traumatic brain injury
Tagged brain injury awareness, education, medicine, tbi, wegohealth, writing
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Dear Lord, Please Grant Me Patience by Janice Tindle
Please grant me patience to deal with my brain, Because the world goes by like a loud freight train. Please grant me patience to deal with my heart, Because I can never seem to finish the projects that I start. … Continue reading
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Tagged Disability, elderly, God, patience, prayer, spiritual
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It’s time to endorse this blog for the WEGO HEALTH Awards!
It’s true, it is an honor to be nominated. Now, is the time to endorse your favorite nominees! I’m so glad that this blog has received a nomination! Thank you very much! I’m humbled and grateful for the acknowledgement. Click … Continue reading
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This Blog just received a WEGO Nomination!
This blog was nominated for Best In Show: Blog! Whoo Hoo! It IS an honor to be nominated! Thank you! Here’s the description: “Whose blog do you absolutely love? Their writing is exceptional, their “voice” admirable, and their writing is … Continue reading
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7 Ways To Support A Loved One With A Traumatic Brain Injury by Janice Tindle
Author’s note: (This article was published on 5 /16/16 on themighty.com. https://themighty.com/2016/05/how-to-support-a-loved-one-with-traumatic-brain-injury/ I am the author of that article, which is now posted here. Recently, several spam sites have posted this article without my permission and neglect to credit me … Continue reading
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March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Please support the individual progress of those with traumatic brain injury by celebrating their personal victories!
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The Little Diva by Janice Tindle
The little girl sat quietly at the window, her puppy sleeping peacefully in her lap. A phonograph record was playing loudly an opera by Verdi. She closed her eyes and envisioned herself as the soprano in a beautiful red velvet … Continue reading
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Tagged children with disability, Disability, music, the joy of singing
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The Mosiac Of The Broken Mind by Janice Tindle
He asked me to take his hand and follow him into the deep, dark cavern of his soul. I hesitated, but he was alone and afraid to take the journey, so I paid the toll. I saw the valleys of … Continue reading
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Tagged brain injury, Poetry, tbi, traumatic brain injury
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Goodbye 2015 by Janice Tindle
As I enter into 2016, I do so with great determination, staking my claim on hope. It took five long years of hard work and great courage to meet the challenges of the devastating effects of a misdiagnosis and … Continue reading
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Tagged caregiving, Disability, struggle
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Beyond Hope by Janice Tindle
In the dark, behind the presence of emotion, Absolute stillness and unrelenting silence, I am rhythmically breathing. I am not lost. Even though the darkness envelopes me, I am here. Believe me, your shame is not mine. I am steadfast. … Continue reading
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Tagged caregiving, eldar care, heart, hope, parent
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Daniella: Dystonia’s Warrior Princess by Janice Tindle
They called her Princess. From the moment she was born, there was no denying the resemblance little Daniella had to older brother Lukas Bredahl and her beautiful mother, Pia Bredahl of Vejle, Demark. She laughed. She sparkled. She shined. … Continue reading
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Tagged dystonia, dystonia awareness, headstone for little daniella, neurological disorder, pia bredahl, rare disorder, september dystonia awaeeness month
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A Message For Those Who Have A Life Changing Disability by Janice Tindle
“I don’t think I’ll ever be happy again,” is the worst thing you can say to yourself. You WILL be happy again. Tell yourself that. You will. I promise. Maybe not all day long, but you’ll have moments. Everyday, do … Continue reading
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Tagged depression, Disability, dystonia, grief loss, hope, invisable disabilty, migraine, movement disorder, never give up, traumatic brain injury
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Dystonia Awareness by Janice Tindle
Today is May 8th. It’s Dystonia Awareness Day. I spent eight hours this week in the ER because of an overly aggressive PT appointment. The therapist had never heard of Dystonia. She was willing to help, but, she didn’t understand … Continue reading
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Tagged awareness, brain injury, chronic pain, Disability, dystonia, neurological disorders, pain, rare disease
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Last minute tax deduction – medical care fund here.
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Dystonic Jerk /Written by Janice Tindle
I reach for a glass Arm extended, fingers twitch Crash. The shards scatter I reach for a broom Searing hot poker of pain I tell myself I wasn’t really that thirsty.
This Misunderstanding by Janice Tindle
I have a traumatic brain injury and so I am misunderstood quite often. I am sure it happens to everyone. It hurts when someone misunderstands you, but it hurts even more when you apologize and they refuse to accept your … Continue reading
Who Will Advocate For The Children? by Janice Tindle
A man, is driving along on the street where he lives and he notices two neighbor boys playing with a mid- century chair in their driveway. He approaches them and asks where they got it. They tell him that another … Continue reading
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The Flawed, The Broken, and The Beautiful by Janice Tindle
I recently found myself inspired by a bit of broken pottery. That pottery made me think about the value we place on inanimate objects. Who knows why a certain object has a special attractiveness to us. We see it, we … Continue reading
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Jesus Knows Me Well by Janice Tindle
In my solitude I pray, The pain is so crippling, so I lay, The softness of the sheets touch my skin, There is an excruciating fire that burns from within. Jesus knows me well. To his Father I pray, So … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible truth, compassion, empathy, end to suffering, hope, Jesus, Kingdom of God, kingship, Paradise, power, Revelevation 21:3, righteousness, sacrifice, sympathy
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The Treasure In The Trailer /Written by Janice Tindle
In a monetary sense, she wasn’t a wealthy woman. She lived in a mobile home in a mobile home park. Not one a fancy one, just an ordinary one, with vintage and new mobile homes living side by side. My … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, cherished moments, childhood memories, faith, family, inspirational, life well lived, love, mobile home, mother-in-law, precious moments, reflections, religion, sentimental, spiritual, spirituality, thank you, tindle, treasure, Word
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The Curious Case Of The Disappearing Cough Drops /Written by Janice Tindle
The old man was sitting in his favorite chair in the living room watching the six o’clock news. He had been using oxygen since he was first diagnosed with emphysema and COPD. By his chair was a round side table … Continue reading
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The Caring One /Written by Janice Tindle
The light from the blue moon shone across the porcelain giving the bathroom an eery feel. He stared at his reflection in the mirror. There was an exhausted old man staring back at him. He was just fifty-three years old. … Continue reading
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Tagged anniversary, best friends, bible, cancer, caregiving, carry on, challenge, cherished moments, chronic illness, courage, Disability, family, hope, hospice, inspirational, learning, life, living, love, marriage, motivation, precious moments, reflections, religion, sacrifice, scripture, sickness, spirituality, trial
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Light To My Roadway /Written by Janice Tindle
I don’t know if you have ever had to try to get something from city government, but it can be a real headache. A simple request often has to go through a lot of red tape, meetings, and mounds of … Continue reading
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Tagged bureaucracy, city, government, light to my roadway, red tape, scripture, veterans, widow, Word
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Valerie; You’re Gonna Make It After All! /Written by Janice Tindle
Last March, I wrote a piece about America’s sweetheart, Valerie Harper, who had been given a terminal cancer diagnosis. Things looked grim. But not Valerie! She went on an unprecedented whirlwind of interviews and appearances, talking to her beloved public … Continue reading →