Survivor Stories
Many of the TSN members have shared their experiences about life after injury and the road to recovery. A selection of these stories is listed below. Reading other’s stories can help you connect to others and not feel alone in your recovery. You may also discover some ideas that may be helpful to you. You may wish to read several stories to get a number of perspectives on injury and recovery.
After joining the TSN you can share your own story with others. Writing about your experiences can help both you and others. You can benefit by taking time to reflect on your injury, how you have coped and where you are on the road to recovery. Other folks can benefit by realizing they are not alone in their recovery. If you are already a TSN member, click here to share your story in the community forum. If you have not registered (it’s free), please register now and then you can share your story.
- 2026 Goals
Setting Helpful Goals in 2026 Recovery is a not a straight line. It feels more like getting onto the wrong rollercoaster at the amusement park and rushing through descents, climbs, and twists that leave you feeling uneasy and out of control. One thing that can help you feel more steady is setting goals. Goals are not magic, ... - Adolescents and Young Adults in Adult Medicine
Adolescence and young adulthood are complex and often misunderstood stages of development. Societal expectation of adulthood begins at 18 years of age, but from a developmental perspective, young adults are still experiencing rapid and significant changes to their cognitive, behavioral, and social development. The American Academy of Pediatrics has long recognized the unrealistic expectation of ... - The Other Side of Trauma
The Other Side of Trauma: The Ones Who Hold the Story but Not the Spotlight When a traumatic event occurs, whether it is a serious accident, sudden illness, violent act, or loss, we often turn our attention to the person at the center of the story. Communities gather around the survivor or the grieving family. Fundraisers ... - Jill’s Story
https://youtube.com/shorts/mlGr9aD5QCo?si=cxo9nvlfEhzS7WWI I have now, 10.5 months after my near-death, life-altering crash been able to resume all my favorite activities thanks to my World-Class Surgeon, Dr. William Ricci (who has Appointments at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, and Hospital for Special Surgery), the World-Class Physical Therapy (PT) at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), and the love and ... - Coping and Support for Children of Trauma Survivors
When someone experiences a trauma, it impacts the entire family system. Families that include children navigate unique stressors related to supporting those children. Trauma survivors may have children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, young cousins, or other children in their lives who need adjustment support, especially during a survivor’s hospitalization. When a loved one is hospitalized, children may ... - Kaitlyn’s Story
It was early morning on September 12th, 2019 when I was heading home from the gym to take my daughter to school and me to work when I was hit at high speed. Four teenagers had stolen a car, running from the cops, and collided with my car. I was trapped, unconscious, for over 30 ... - Center Spotlight: South Texas Health System McAllen
At South Texas Health System McAllen, our commitment to compassionate trauma care extends beyond lifesaving interventions it reaches the hearts of our youngest patients. As an ACS certified Level I Trauma Center, we understand that a child’s experience during a medical emergency can be frightening and overwhelming. To promote emotional support, we introduced the “Trauma ... - Gregory’s Story
I was involved in a head on collision at 60 MPH. With the other driver leaving his lane on a winding road and proceeded to enter my lane. I was trapped in my car while on vacation for 90 minutes during extraction. I was helicopter evacuated to a trauma center with bi-lateral distal femur fractures, ... - Cedar-Sinai Shout Out
‘New Journey of Healing’ for Traumatic Injury Patients Read the Article - TSN Chandler Library
Center Shoutout: Chandler Regional Medical Center Supporting trauma survivors and their loved ones is the primary goal of not only the Chandler Regional Medical Center chapter, but also the goal of the Trauma Survivors Network. The Chandler Regional Chapter was awarded a TSN grant to broaden the assistance we provide to our patients and their families. The ...