Harbor of Life

02/14/2026

Wishing a special Valentine’s Day to everyone out there affected by a or . Sending you love, hope and strength 💖🌷❤️❣️



Credit goes to the The Lisa Foundation for Brain Aneurysms for the original artwork below.

01/24/2026

Small acts of kindness are the concrete actions that make life worth living. ❤️

01/24/2026

Surviving a brain aneurysm rupture is the start of a long journey — often involving multiple physical, emotional, social and financial challenges. This is the forgotten space where more support is needed to help survivors (re)discover their own power. Broken Crayons Still Color!

06/09/2023

Take your brain for an outing in the nature! Even a short walk in nature — breathing in fresh air — can calm our mind and renew our spirit.

Kannattaa välillä viedä aivot ulos tuulettumaan.☀️ Jo lyhytkin happihyppely tekee hyvää mielialalle ja ulkoilun hyvät vaikutukset ulottuvat uneen asti.

03/18/2023

An acquired brain injury isn’t what we expected in our lives: it is a disruptor of life as we knew it. A stroke; a ruptured aneurysm; an accident… and suddenly life changes. “Lucky to be alive”. Yes. But not easy. Too many survivors struggle in silence and without access to the right support. This is brain injury month: a reminder that we all know someone who needs the support of another. Speak up; tell us your story. Reach out; Listen. Hear the story spoken in silence.

Our brains are central to everything we do, so they're worth taking care of. This Brain injury Awareness Month, share your story to help spread awareness and educate others: https://bit.ly/3lpL3HL

01/27/2023

Great tips for taking care of emotional well-being after brain injury. One of our favorites: “ Try to focus on one thing at a time. It can be overwhelming to think about too many things at once. Instead of thinking about long to-do lists and possible scenarios, try to focus on one thing at a time.” Which one resonates with you the most?

The connection between brain injury and mental health is complex. Use these tips in your daily life to help take care of your mental health.

11/03/2022

Survivors of brain injury often struggle to be seen, understood and accepted for the wholesome person they are. We aren’t here just to survive: maybe we made it through the shock and physical triage… and, yes, that is survival… but there is so much more to us and to LIFE. This day, right now, is a new chance in life and a new challenge in discovering how our wholesomeness includes our injury but isn’t defined by it. Some of us are still on emotional and physical training wheels trying to get through the day without despair.

So please don’t judge us: we are already vulnerable. Don’t tell us that we are just fine: our pain may not be visible but it is real. And please don’t talk down on us — we are slowly rising from the ashes, and it may take a while but We Are Powerful. Be patient for a little longer. Stay still. Allow yourself to see us as We are: broken, scared, brave, confused, lonesome, hopeful, kind, alive
— wishing to belong, to love and to be loved — in all of our wholesomeness. Healing is the gift of love. 🙏❤️

07/30/2022

According to the 1 in 20 Americans develop a brain aneurysm during their lifetime. Who do you know who has been affected by a brain aneurysm?

Let us know who you love to the moon and back that has been affected by a Brain Aneurysm ➡️ 🌝 🔙

06/30/2022

This webinar (sponsored by ) provides excellent information about the cognitive disabilities often experienced by Brain Aneurysm patients. Even patients with a "good outcome" from aneurysm repair, often experience one or more symptoms related to cognitive functioning, such as short-term memory loss, or perceptual problems, or difficulty with concentration... Toward the end, you'll find guidance for everyday habits (nutrition, exercise...)to help improve cognitive functioning. What has helped you the most in your healing and recovery after brain surgery?

Are you trying to choose a treatment option for your unruptured brain aneurysm? Or has your memory and cognition been affected after treating your brain aneu...

03/18/2022

Today is . Did you know that: up to 70% of people with a brain injury, suffer from sleep disorders?

Insomnia was also found to be a potential risk factor for a brain bleed from a ruptured brain aneurysm (AHA study, 11/2021), especially when coupled with other risk factors.

If you suffer from sleepless nights, here are a few things that could help:

1. Set a regular bed-time
2. Shut down your phone, TV, laptop
3. Avoid caffeine, alcohol and ni****ne
4. Enjoy exercise and fresh air daily
5. Limit nap-time to 20 mins.
6. Use simple meditation ( breathe !) to help calm your mind for the night.

Don’t forget to tell your doctor about your trouble sleeping at night or fatigue during the day! 🌜 💤 🛌

02/26/2022

Getting out of the hospital after brain surgery, is a big milestone. It means that the medical crisis is over, and recovery can start. You are already a hero for fighting your way to this moment! Don’t be shy to ask for support, understanding and time to take in what just happened. Recovery is not just a physical process, it is an emotional journey. And it takes time.
Sending all of you healing energy, courage and love wherever you are on your journey. ❤️

11/29/2021

Do You or someone you know suffer from Neuro Fatique? (Sometimes called brain fatique) Here is a great description of how it feels, what is happening inside the brain to cause it, and how to rethink our daily lives to get relief. Thanks to Foundation for Brain Injury Explanation (FBIE). 🙏

https://www.braininjury-explanation.com/consequences/invisible-consequences/neurofatigue

neurofatigue fatigue most debilitating consequence