Rainbow Reflections: The Colours of My Life after Brain Injury
Image from Pixabay Today I am excited to introduce writer Ruth Burrill. Ruth has agreed to share her early experience of life after brain injury, rehabilitation and working with a support worker. Before I share Ruth’s story I will explain terms used for anyone outside of Victoria, Australia, who may be unfamiliar with descriptions used in the article: [unordered_list style="green-dot"] Attendant Care Worker – is a person paid to provide support most often on a 1:1 basis for another person. Transport Accident Commission (TAC) – “… a Victorian Government-owned organisation whose role is to promote road safety, improve the State's trauma system and support those who have been injured on our roads. “ Aborigine – used within this article refers to the indigenous people of Australia[/unordered_list] Ruth’s Story of Life After Brain Injury It was having an attendant carer program that enabled me to believe in myself again in the darkest stages of rehabilitation that made the difference. Attendant…