Luke Bohnenberger

When I first started sharing my story after my brain injury I had no idea what I was doing. I thought being “real” meant saying everything. So I did and man did I overshared. I dumped details. I went deep into hospital moments, the fear, the confusion, the setbacks. I could see people’s faces shift sometimes. Not because they didn’t care, but because they didn’t know what to do with it and if I’m being honest, I was scared people thought I was looking for pity. That was the last thing I...

Every January people everywhere start talking about New Year’s resolutions, such as getting healthier, more productive more motivated but, for someone navigating through a brain injury recovery, traditional resolutions can feel unrealistic, overwhelming or even discouraging. If you are living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or neurological challenges, your brain doesn’t need pressure, it needs support. This year, instead of setting resolutions that fight against your brain, consider...

For a long time journaling wasn’t something I naturally leaned into. After my brain injury, my thoughts felt and overwhelming. Sitting quietly with them didn’t always feel productive, sometimes it felt like opening a door to chaos. What I eventually learned, through my own recovery, years of coaching and working alongside survivors and caregivers, is that journaling isn’t about controlling thoughts. It’s about creating a safe place for the brain to organize itself again. After a brain injury,...