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Flying with a brain injury: my first long flight
Travelling

Flying with a brain injury: my first long flight

Posted on February 12, 2018February 12, 2018 by Evie

Flying is my least favourite mode of transportation. Unfortunately it’s also the most convenient way to travel outside of Europe. After my brain injury I…

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Five years since my brain injury I’m taking a leap of faith
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Five years since my brain injury I’m taking a leap of faith

Posted on February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 by Evie

This week I ‘celebrated’ my second birthday for the fifth time. I find it hard to believe, but I have been living with this brain…

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Deciding to make your dreams come true
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Deciding to make your dreams come true

Posted on September 3, 2017September 3, 2017 by Evie

As I mentioned last week, I did some reading and thinking and have come to a decision. It’s time to leave the familiar behind and…

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The joy of being on vacation
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The joy of being on vacation

Posted on August 20, 2017August 20, 2017 by Evie

The past two weeks I enjoyed being me again. The ‘me’ without all the extra “fuss” that comes from living with a brain injury. Sure…

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A sudden realization of how far I’ve come
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A sudden realization of how far I’ve come

Posted on April 30, 2017January 23, 2018 by Evie

In the middle of the night, during the ferry crossing from Dover to Calais, I had a sudden realization. After four years of taking small…

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Trying to turn dreams into reality – the Copenhagen adventure
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Trying to turn dreams into reality – the Copenhagen adventure

Posted on March 4, 2017January 23, 2018 by Evie

Small disclaimer: I’m writing this post just after I’ve returned from my trip and my brain isn’t completely online yet. So my apologies in advance…

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Preparing for a trip: brain injury style
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Preparing for a trip: brain injury style

Posted on February 24, 2017January 23, 2018 by Evie

Since I announced my intentions to travel last week, I thought I would give some insights in the trip preparation. And no, despite the photo…

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Deciding what (not) defines who I am
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Deciding what (not) defines who I am

Posted on February 18, 2017January 23, 2018 by Evie

I was planning to write a follow up on last week’s post. About the things people will say to you. Specifically the kind of comments…

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10 tips for travelling with a brain injury
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10 tips for travelling with a brain injury

Posted on January 13, 2017January 23, 2018 by Evie

I love to travel. There is a freedom in just having a backpack and the ability to follow the road to wherever it leads. I…

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