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BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP OF DULUTH/EXTENSION


OUR SERVIES:

POSITIVE PROGRESS POSTCARD PROGRAM

MISSON STATEMENT:

  • Engage others with TBIs (Traumatic Brain Injuryies), concussions, epilepsy, strokes, and other brain diseases in interacting with fellow survivors for support and encouragement
  • Individuals will be matched with a fellow participant based on their unique and distinct aspirations

OUTCOME:

  • Help and encourage individuals with support, compassion, understanding, and a sense of connection
  • Let others know and realize that they are not alone
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August Awakenings and Adventures


Hi, everyone!  How are you doing?  Well, I hope!  It is the dog  🐕 days of summer and I am working on getting a definitive schedule set up for the fall.  I have a lot of things on my “to-do” list, but sometimes things come up and I want to be “adaptable.”  It is not always easy, but I am just taking small steps.  That is all any of us really can do.

How do you get through the “dog days of summer?”  God bless you all and stay cool 😎 and hydrated!

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From what they tell me, today was the day I got into my car accident and subsequent TBI. Is is difficult to be descriptive and accurate, as months prior and afterwards are completely blocked out. Deleted, erased, eleminated. How many years ago this happened is absent from any of my knowledge. But I am here, writing this, processing this, and that’s that. I hope all of you had a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving! Take care and God bless!


Brain Injury Stories


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    Marina Agerter and Aphasia Community

    Marina Agerter is a member of the aphasia community who has shared her experience publicly. In a discussion on the Brain Exchange Program forum, she responded to a post about aphasia, saying: “Hello, I also have aphasia. It is frustrating, but I know I am not alone!” dearjoyce.club. Her comment reflects a common sentiment among people with aphasia — that the condition can be challenging, but it’s also empowering to know you’re part of a supportive community.

    Marina’s participation in this thread shows her engagement with online aphasia support networks, where individuals share personal stories, coping strategies, and encouragement. Such forums are part of broader aphasia community initiatives like the Aphasia Threads project, which brings together people with aphasia, caregivers, and professionals to share experiences and insights libaphasia.wordpress.com. These spaces help reduce isolation, foster understanding, and provide practical advice.

    If you’re looking for more on Marina’s story or aphasia in general, you can explore:

    • Aphasia Threads discussions, which include personal reflections and tips for living with aphasia libaphasia.wordpress.com.
    • National Aphasia Association resources, which offer information, support, and community connections National Aphasia Association.
    • Marina Ganetsky’s personal aphasia story from the 2025 Speaking Out Conference, which shares her journey after surviving a stroke at age 10 and overcoming severe communication challenges National Aphasia Association.

    These resources can help you connect with others who have aphasia, learn from shared experiences, and find strategies to thrive despite communication challenges.

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    Marina Ganetsky – Personal Aphasia Story – Speaking Out …

    Marina and her mother share her aphasia story.For the 2025 Speaking Out Conference, hear personal stories from people with aphasia.

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    Or so They Thought: A True Story by Marina Ganetsky

    This is a short engaging true story of Marina’s stroke, that she survived at age 10. It illustrates how society, schools, and even some therapists stop presuming competence about someone with aphasia.

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    I have aphasia – Discussion – The Brain Exchange Program

    Aphasia is a lot easier to deal with as a writer when you are not on a deadline. You have access to all kinds of resources online (dictionaries, thesaurus, slang, synonym/antonym lists, encyclopedia’s, …

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    Marina was just ten years… – Aphasia Recovery Connection | Facebook

    Mar 16, 2023 · Marina was just ten years old when she had a massive stroke resulting in aphasia. Please VOTE for her today and every day until voting ends! THANK YOU!

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    Our stories matter. Read Debry, Amy, and Marina’s stories in this Aphasia Threads article from the National Aphasia Association….

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    Nov 13, 2023 · Last Week at the Aphasia Center of Tucson: Marina Ganetsky (a young stroke survivor) gave an outstanding presentation to our members and volunteers. She has written a book about her …

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    Sep 6, 2019 · While the Aphasia Threads project brings together the stories of people with aphasia, caregivers, and professionals, a group of people with aphasia decided to tackle the questions …

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    Brain Injury Support Group of Duluth-Extension – Pinterest

    Sep 20, 2022 – Explore Marina Agerter’s board “Brain Injury Support Group of Duluth-Extension” on Pinterest. See more ideas about brain injury, injury, brain.

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    Aphasia Stories – The Aphasia Library

    We invite you to submit your own story so we can continue to raise awareness about aphasia and encourage others on their aphasia journeys.

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    Resources for Aphasia Groups

    This is an online forum designed to promote connections amongst those involved in the management of groups for people living with aphasia. This forum is open to speech-language pathologists, other …

Happy Halloween!


Happy Halloween to all of you.  I hope your night is SAFE and FUN!

The date is Halloween Day, 1991.  The location is Superior, Wisconsin.  This event still holds the record for the largest snow total in an individual storm in both Minneapolis,  Minnesota and Duluth, Minnesota.

When the storm was over, Minneapolis recorded 28.4 inches of snow.  Duluth recorded 36.9 inches of snow.

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