MEMBERSHIP Stories
Stories of Hope and Triumph
Tyler’s Story
“I initially focused on everything I couldn’t do. After working with PT, OT, and speech therapy, I was able to see how much I actually could do, just in a different way than I was used to. I tried to stay positive throughout my recovery and remind myself to focus on what I could do versus what I couldn’t. The support and love he felt from family, friends, and the community were instrumental in recovery as well.” Read More
John and Catherine’s Story
“At 1:45 AM on May 19, 2015, we learned that our son had been in a serious car accident on the beltway in Alexandria, Virginia. He was alive, but in a coma due to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). But, after two and half weeks, he began the slow process of waking up again.” Read More
Dave’s Story
“Little did I know at the time she was saving my life, for if not for her the mobility may never come back unless these repeated movements were used to rewire my broken brain. She never gave up on me, and that was my first exposure to my new life as a stroke survivor.” Read More
Amy’s Story
“I don't look back feeling pity, I never wanted pity, recognition, or praise for fighting to get "me" back. It took a village, the Town of Lewes, a safe harbor of citizens who cared about each other, a family, and a little girl to get me to where I am today. I was impacted by the greatness and beauty of love, laughter, and giving.” Read More
Dani and Amy’s Story
“Currently, Danielle is a thriving 21-year-old with a full-time job at our local grocery store. She is a happy, caring, and helpful member of our community. Dani still and probably always will struggle from the difficulties of TBI, but she pushes through and takes one day at a time.” Read More
Shannon’s Story
“After 6 weeks of cognitive, speech, occupational, and physical therapies, I exited the center. I returned to my hometown, graduated from high school, and headed off to college at Mansfield University, where I graduated Cum Laude after 4 years with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and academic minor in Criminal Justice Administration.” Read More
Amelia’s Story
“The intensive therapy I received there taught me to walk, talk and write again. From February 12th until April 18th, I spent approximately 1 month at Christiana and 1 month at Bryn Mawr. On April 18th I was discharged and walked out of Bryn Mawr rehab with a walker on my own accord.” Read More
Brock’s Story
“It's been 3 years since my last injury and my journey has been long and difficult, but I am capable to do many things. I do have my deficits, I have fear, stress, anxiety, worry and at times hopelessness but I have full body functions and I can walk and talk and help myself.” Read More