I drown at 21 months on August 22, 1988. The story differs significantly depending on if you ask mom or dad. So I'm not completely 100% sure what went down.
but the result is the same. I drown by walking off a dock while no one was watching. I now have a TBI for the rest of my life.(Traumatic Brain Injury)
I was under for an unknown amount of time; water got in my little head, and ******** up some stuff.
I could be a hell of a lot worse off or dead. I'm extremely lucky to be alive now. and as able as I am. that alone should be celebrated.
There is some long-term damage.
Hand Eye Co-ordination-things aren't easy for me. I am unable to drive or create. Oh, I can make art! but it is ******** HARD AS s**t. but yea, no driving and no sports and no playing music.
Time Conception-I don't understand that time is passing. Also just basic timing.
I also can't keep rhythm.
No filter-I cannot watch what I say.
Trusting-this is baaaaad....I get into danger A LOT. I have zero suspicions. Bc of this, I cannot live alone, and MUST introduce my hubby to everyone. Even you.
Audio Input-very sensitive to loud noises.
Short term Memory-I don't know what we are talking about. Internet makes this so much easier.
Slow processing-Figuring out anything takes longer then average. Usually a few minutes.
Sleep- is hard. On meds.
Emotional Range-I'm in therapy and on meds for it, but still get the rare outburst. Highs and lows are extreme.
Learning-Hard for me to learn new things. need DAAAYS of repetition. Can never figure out laundry. Every damn thing its a brand new task.
Reading comprehension-it's why I don't read above YA level.
Understanding level-things have to be broken down a lot. I can't understand a lot of concepts.
Balance-I can't ride a bike y'all.
Decision-making skills- Don't have those. Takes forever to make any kind of choice.
Money skills-Don't know any. Numbers are all evil. I hate them. I like words better.
Temp adjustment- Extremes are a no. Takes a few more seconds then average. I have no body temp. I run very cold. I'm like a reptile and need outside warmth.
Social Skills-are messed up. I'm not hard to be friends with, but I do get anti-social at times, when I don't realize it. That and I do say things that are REALLY bad sometimes. I can promise I don't mean them in a bad way though.
 Green_crayon42 · Thu Jan 26, 2023 @ 09:30pm · 0 Comments |
