There was a famous neurologist who did studies on brain aphasia, especially the right hemisphere and he met a man who could not recognize pictures as a whole. This man saw his own foot but couldn't recognize it as such. He once picked up his hat only to realize it was his wife's head. He survived his daily routines by humming songs the full day. When the humming stopped, it was like his brain shut down. I think such diseases or accidents tell us more about how brain functions than any "normal" and functioning brain.
No way! There’s a strange moment where someone shaped you early stops feeling like someone who lived in time. Their work feels older than it is. Being reminded he was alive, practicing, meeting people and working on your case suddenly gives him a timeline and a body.
You’re the model of triumph over adversity. Thanks for showing us what this looks and feels like. May you enjoy continued healing and publishing success!
What remarkable suffering you have returned from. I know very well the experience of a TBI. My mother is still under a year from her catastrophic accident and much of what you wrote, resonates. Also, the breathless and at times intentional back-and-forthness of the way you constructed sentences paints the inside workings of a TBI brain so, so well. Kudos to you and your resilient human spirit!
Gorgeous and terrible. Thank goodness your words have come back, so you can share them with us.
Thank you. I am grateful for your words.
There was a famous neurologist who did studies on brain aphasia, especially the right hemisphere and he met a man who could not recognize pictures as a whole. This man saw his own foot but couldn't recognize it as such. He once picked up his hat only to realize it was his wife's head. He survived his daily routines by humming songs the full day. When the humming stopped, it was like his brain shut down. I think such diseases or accidents tell us more about how brain functions than any "normal" and functioning brain.
Yes. Dr. Oliver Sacks. In fact, he saw a bit of my work.
No way! There’s a strange moment where someone shaped you early stops feeling like someone who lived in time. Their work feels older than it is. Being reminded he was alive, practicing, meeting people and working on your case suddenly gives him a timeline and a body.
Yes, Oliver Sacks. All his books are fascinating.
I agree. He saw just a bit of my work shortly before he died.
You’re the model of triumph over adversity. Thanks for showing us what this looks and feels like. May you enjoy continued healing and publishing success!
Thank you. I believe there are many models to learn from.
Thank you so much for sharing!!!! So much love to u !!!
Thank you tons. Deep bow.
Hilarious title, content, far more serious. You brave soldier, you.
I'm glad you liked the title. Me, too. More of that on my own stack, if you'd like to look.
And your bird pics are spectacular. RESPECT for your lens along with your writing resume.
Very moving - thanks for sharing, Judith.
Thank you. I am grateful for your words.
Oh, how terrible. So happy your words are back. Also, hope you got a huge accident compensation.
I received no compensation. She was a drunk driver, without license or insurance, driving a stolen truck.
Simply. You are my hero. Thanks for your words.
What remarkable suffering you have returned from. I know very well the experience of a TBI. My mother is still under a year from her catastrophic accident and much of what you wrote, resonates. Also, the breathless and at times intentional back-and-forthness of the way you constructed sentences paints the inside workings of a TBI brain so, so well. Kudos to you and your resilient human spirit!
Another brilliant piece, Judith. Your wit slays me and I always see the world, people, and my own brain differently.
LOVE your tenacity and HUMOR.
I am grateful to you!