A Tale of Brenda's Brain Tumor Journey...
Trevor here, with our August tale. Today is Sunshine Saturday, which has been celebrated since 2015, usually on the 2nd Saturday of each month. A day to reflect on all things positive. I can't think of a better day to share this tale about Brenda's brain tumor journey, because so many great things have transpired since that day. Brenda had her craniotomy on September 8, 2008, almost 12 years ago and exactly one month from today. Brenda does live with an acquired brain injury, frontal lobe syndrome as a result of where her brain tumor was located and removed. It can cause her to become quick to react, by becoming angry or brought to tears. It isn't necessarily a bad thing. Brenda has learned how to control her reactions, by knowing when it is best to step away or spend time reflecting. She started her journal 6 months after her brain surgery and has been keeping one ever since. In fact, she is now on her 12th journal. Writing helps, as it allows Brenda to express her emotio