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.
- TandemStride Expanding
TandemStride Raises $5.5M to Expand Program for Trauma Survivors Across Ohio Rebuilding Lives: TandemStride makes investment in first-of-its-kind trauma care, speeds mental health access, and reduces trauma readmissions. TandemStride, a recovery platform built by survivors for survivors announces the launch of TandemGuides—a program designed specifically to meet the complex needs of traumatic injury survivors navigating life after ... - What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy for PTSD Treatment? (videos)
Videos shared by Anxiety & Depression Association of America Below is a three chapter series from ADAA. How can Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) support individuals suffering from PTSD? In these videos, learn more about what PTSD is and its symptoms and how DBT can serve as a PTSD treatment option. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbDkYsD7XGg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If7AmwnQvSs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcG2dv_XgkY&t=66s The Anxiety and Depression Association of America ... - Seamus’s Story
I am a survivor of 2 traumas. In 2016, a few days after my wife and I returned from our Honeymoon I was stopped at a red light and a distracted driver plowed into the back of my car without stopping. I suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury from that accident and went through years of ... - Non-Addictive microcurrent emerging as standard of care in SCI neural treatments
A webinar hosted by the North American Spinal Cord Injury Consortium (NASCIC). Dr. Richard Todd Dombroski will present patient cases of Cervical Spinal Contusion, Transverse Myelitis, GBS, and Diaphragm Injury using novel microcurrent, or “e-stim”, treatments. He will share the technology and benefits of Reaction Technology™ (in-clinic and at-home) for breakthrough results and long-lasting pain ... - Halloween 2025
Trick or Trigger: A Survivor’s Guide to Navigating Halloween A sharp ‘Boo!’ comes from a pint-sized grim reaper on the doorstep, followed by a soft, adorable ‘Trick or treat?’ It’s a moment designed to make you smile at the joy of youth. For a trauma survivor, however, that innocent surprise can ignite a wave of genuine ... - Patient Navigator in Trauma Survivor Follow-Up
A research letter published in JAMA Surgery spotlighted how patient service navigators play an important role in the coordination and delivery of healthcare, but are underutilized in trauma care. A review of the implementation of patient service navigators at a level I trauma center found that their support for patients was associated with increased follow-up ... - SCI Caregiver Webinar
Understanding Caregivers Unmet Needs and Resources Who’s Caring for the Caregivers? Caregivers of people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) are often juggling care, stress, finances, and their own health for decades. In this powerful webinar from NASCIC SCI Connections, Dr. Denise Fyffe and Dr. Jeanne Zanca from the Kessler Foundation dive deep into what SCI caregivers are really facing and what we can do to help. From emotional burnout ... - Patient education series: Rib Fractures
The Patient Education Series from the journal, Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open, is articles focused on providing understanding of trauma and emergency surgery conditions. All the articles in this series have been reviewed by members of the TSN community! - Guest Appearance: Surviving the Impact
Nicholas P. Ruchlewicz, trauma and brain injury survivor, appeared as a guest on When “Not Yet” Becomes “Right Now” a mental health podcast about the moments that sparked change. The webinar host, Jen, sees her podcast as a platform to explore the many different paths that lives can take. https://youtu.be/Nb1mSi1JMkA Check out the episode description ... - Back-to-School 2025
Back-to-School Tips for Pediatric Trauma Survivors: A Trauma-Informed Approach By Rosemary Williams The start of a new school year can bring excitement, but for pediatric trauma survivors, it may also trigger anxiety, overwhelm, and fear. Trauma can affect how children think, feel, and respond in the classroom, hallways, and playground. By applying Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) principles, caregivers ...