Personal Experiences

From Research to Real Life: Concussions & Falls

By Lauren Costello / September 20, 2022 / Comments Off on From Research to Real Life: Concussions & Falls

For years now I’ve been using the term concussion in my work almost daily as the Statewide Training Coordinator at the Brain Injury Association of North Carolina. I am dedicated…

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Blogs in a Blog

By Lauren Costello / February 17, 2020 / Comments Off on Blogs in a Blog

What is a blog? A blog is a regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or…

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Providing that Bridge between the Individual, Family, and Provider

By Lauren Costello / January 8, 2020 / Comments Off on Providing that Bridge between the Individual, Family, and Provider

I’ve been working for Community Partnerships, Inc. (CPI) for 16 years and am currently the Director of Vocational Services.  Currently, I provide full oversight to the Brain Injury Support Services…

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ReBirth Day

By Lauren Costello / January 8, 2020 / Comments Off on ReBirth Day

About the Author   Angela Leigh Tucker is a North Carolina native.  She has written columns in past editions of the Brain Injury Association of NC’s  publication, Starting Point.  Angela…

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A Family’s Journey

By Lauren Costello / October 22, 2019 / Comments Off on A Family’s Journey

A Lesson to Show me How Good Life is Marcus & Cousins A man, a son, living with Traumatic Brain Injury Hello, my name is Marcus Hart and I have…

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Blessed in Many Ways

By Lauren Costello / October 21, 2019 / Comments Off on Blessed in Many Ways

On February 26, 2001 I was at work and received a phone call from Mary 3:00 AM that our son, Jeff was in a serious car accident. Mary was in…

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Striving to Support

By Lauren Costello / October 21, 2019 / Comments Off on Striving to Support

I began my journey supporting individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury when I met Sam. Sam was a soft spoken independent contractor who had small business and had supported himself by…

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Embarking on a Journey

By Lauren Costello / October 21, 2019 / Comments Off on Embarking on a Journey

In May of 2010, I am embarked on a journey I never say coming.  I began the journey of a caregiver.  My husband was 28 at the time and as…

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Establishing Your Own Path

By Lauren Costello / October 21, 2019 / Comments Off on Establishing Your Own Path

Hi, my name is Jordan Slade. I am a TBI and 2 stroke survivor. I’d like to tell you a little about my story and what having a brain injury…

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Remember the Turtle… He was Slow but he WON the Race

By Lauren Costello / October 21, 2019 / Comments Off on Remember the Turtle… He was Slow but he WON the Race

I have had my brain injury for a long, long time now.  It has almost become a friend to me. My injury came right after receiving my RN license from…

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