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Dogs never give up on us, even after we have given up on ourselves. They accept us as we are, love us without conditions, and do not cast judgments. There is no greater gift for the brain-injured person than a dog.
As to why no one had told me that the brain can repair itself, the answer may lie in the attitude of health-care professionals toward victims of TBI. Researchers have found that qualified doctors in particular are known to blame TBI victims for their injuries.
No one is ever thought to be a fool by keeping quiet.
humans form opinions of each other based on their expectations and judgments. Dogs love us without conditions or judgments.
I sat silently and pondered the word “unlovable.” It’s the kind of word that catches in one’s throat before metastasizing inside one’s intestines.
Like most introverts, I have few social needs, and if I cannot enjoy the company of the small handful of people I love, I would rather be alone. One of my many contradictions is that I don’t like people much, but I find comfort in having them around.
