March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

To mark this important month of awareness, check out the Brain Energy Support Team Blog, website, Facebook and Twitter pages for the information, events, resources and people that help us build awareness and support for traumatic brain energy. Have a suggestion for a post? Email Kim T. at kimt@brainenergysupportteam.org.

Sound Off: Su Meck’s Book, “I Forgot to Remember: A Memoir of Amnesia”

  In 1988, Su Meck, a 22-year-old married mother of two, literally had her world come crashing down on her. A ceiling collapsed on Meck’s head. After the accident, she took a terrible fall. She was then taken to the hospital badly injured. When she regained consciousness, Meck had lost all of her memories. While (more…)

Our BEST Stories: Meet Barb George

Being near the ocean is a special experience for many people. Perhaps it’s that breath of really fresh air; the comfort of a soothing cool ocean breeze; the gentle sound and ebb and flow of the water. Coupled with a sense of wonder, the ocean brings past, present and future all into a place of (more…)

Monday Kick-starter Quote of the Week

“It seems to me that unless you or someone very close to you has had a bad head injury, you really can’t fathom it. You have no concept of what it is all about. It was so difficult for my whole family, not just me.” Entertainer, musician and TBI survivor, Barbara Mandrell

Sound Off: Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) Gets the Conversation Going

The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is pleased to announce a new blog and social media feature, called Sound Off.  One of the key features in what makes BEST a supportive, safe and poignant organization is the ability to promote and encourage conversations. Whether it’s sharing our stories and personal journeys, reaching out to discuss (more…)