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Judith Hannah Weiss's avatar

Everything folds together in the (literal) folds of the brain. If the brain were not folded but rather pieced together in a continuous line, it would stretch around the Earth or from Memphis to the moon. One of those is true, but I forget which one.

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Imagine two groups of people on any subject. One is the group of experts who know it backward and forward. The other is the group that...

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Oh, dear. I absolutely do NOT want to break anything. Let's opt to build/rebuild.

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I am honored by your words.

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Jim Cox's avatar

Once again, Judith, you have taken us into the world of traumatic brain injury sufferers. Your clear prose is a perfect vehicle for your keen observations of that vast world of bewilderness. It is a blessing that you are with us still and are educating us about this important and difficult problem. You are an inspiration to us all.

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I thank you for your readership and for your comments. That said, I hope my work is about rebuilding from any kind of loss, not just one specific kind. We are all faced with the loss of those we love and of parts of ourselves with which we were most identified. This doesn't require a truck.

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Jim Cox's avatar

Thanks, J, for this valuable insight! This knowledge now helps me move on from the past.

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Sharon Nolfi's avatar

Yes, Judith, we all face rebuilding from loss, especially as we age. At 74, I've lost both people and some physical abilities. Writing and art are great tools for rebuilding.

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Yes. Thank you.

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Sharon Nolfi's avatar

It's very good news that you're still here and that you write delightful things for us to enjoy!!

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Judith Hannah Weiss's avatar

Deep bow and much gratitude. Thank you.

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Jerry's avatar

Indeed, you are still hear and I (we) are grateful for your presence.

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Judith Hannah Weiss's avatar

Deep bow and many thanks.

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Sheila's avatar

Yes, that is the good news!!😊 u r still here, and an inspiration to me, and I'm sure, to many others!!! Still here, a good thing .. I believe that to be true!!

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Judith Hannah Weiss's avatar

I am honored by your words. Thank you.

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Judith Hannah Weiss's avatar

Thank you so much for reading my work and sharing it.

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Silas D. Gaud's avatar

You're still here. I like that - whatever form you take.

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