But you LOOK normal…

“But you look fine to me….” “Your probably just faking it to get government money…” I can’t even count how many times I’ve heard this…


Brain Injury is one of the #mostcommon Invisible Disabilities. Brain Injury survivors often APPEAR “normal”, however symptoms can be a life long struggle. If you THINK we’re faking it; WHY would we when people ALWAYS look down on disabled people. And taking disability money is a #povertysentence since we only get $840/month which DOESN’T even cover rent most places let alone food, medication, and utilities.


PLUS we CANNOT have more than $2000 in our bank account. If we do we lose ALL benefits and have to reapply. This often starts the process over again. And if we marry, we also lose benefits. Doesn’t seem fair?! It’s NOT…


Brain injury and other invisible disabilities have many symptoms that may include, but is not limited to,


-Neuro Fatigue (it’s REAL!!)


-Memory and concentration problems


-Learning difficulties


-Insomnia or hypersomnia


-Chronic pain


-Depression


-Anxiety


-Chronic headaches and migraines


-Light and noise sensitivity


-Personality changes


-Difficulty with language processing


-Difficulties with speech and communication


-Spatial perception, balance difficulties, and dizziness


-visual changes / blurred vision / double vision


One of my favorite quotes:


“We don’t fake our symptoms, but we do fake fitting in and acting “normal” every day. ”
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Comment an invisible disability that you want me to delve into next week!
#invisibledisability #disabilityawareness
#disabilityrights #disabilitypride #disabilityadvocate
#disabilityisnotinability #disabilityisnotadirtyword #livelongerfeelbetter and #addlifetoyouryears 

Bio

Brenden Nichols is a traumatic brain injury survivor, coach, and corrective exercise specialist. 
He's also an author and entrepreneur.
He is an Eagle Scout and Evangelist who shares his story to uplift and inspire others.


He's helped dozens of veterans and parents with disabilities achieve a work/life
balance perfect for them and their families! He may not be a father himself, at least not yet, but he has helped numerous parents achieve their perfect work/life balance and spend more time with their families without having to worry about money and getting stuck in an infinite loop!


He's been featured on a number of podcasts including The Elite where he was offered a media contract but turned it down to continue his work with veterans and parents with disabilities.