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Anya's Photos of the Day
A first-person account of recovery from a serious traumatic brain injury


Fusion with Talia, Gym and Spanish meet
August 21, 2023: Today I started off by having my meds at 5:34am, about when I woke up. Had it with some peaches and mango cream yogurts...

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Aug 21, 20233 min read
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Strib party at Cindy’s house with mom, and BeReal with Marci and Mike
August 20, 2023: Well today the very first thing did was I thought about my night schedule and the fact that I should probably take my...

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Aug 20, 20233 min read
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Photos for Open Door, Spanish meet, Jodi’s gathering
August 19, 2023: Didn’t even come close to doing this yesterday. Kind of didn’t wanna do it at all. I’ll just write through the random...

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Aug 20, 20232 min read
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Venn with pizza and Hannah, Caroline, Max
August 18, 2023: Well today I took my medication at 5:55am with two 6g fat yogurts, and then my dad came by at 7:15am to come with me to...

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Aug 18, 20233 min read
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Mock trial Energy Game, Papa with Chinese food, Anita at Open Door
August 17, 2023: Alright today I started off the day being confused about what to do with my meds. I wasn’t sure if I should take them...

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Aug 17, 20233 min read
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Yoga with Debi and Diane, training, Grandma dinner + movie
August 16, 2023: Today I have some things. I woke up and had my medication at 7:01am with an 11g fat yogurt. Then I went to yoga in the...

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Aug 17, 20232 min read
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Methodist, winning, Open Door, Rosie
August 15, 2023: Ok so today’s photo of the day doesn’t have a lot of good photos just because I didn’t have the energy to ask anyone to...

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Aug 15, 20232 min read
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Papa with Chipotle and Spanish meet up
August 14, 2023: Today I did my morning medication at 6:57am with a yogurt, and then I did my therapy session with Jessica. After that, I...

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Aug 14, 20232 min read
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Liam coffee, and Jodi’s house with Brooklyn
August 13, 2023: Today I woke up and did my medication at 7:51am with a yogurt with 11g of fat. I also made some notes with Papa on what...

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Aug 13, 20232 min read
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Me with cherry and clean clothes
August 12, 2023: Haven’t done these in many days. I’ve been in the mood disorders unit at Mayo Clinic. We weren’t allowed to use phones...

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Aug 12, 20231 min read
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Me with King, Mike’s Dog
August 4, 2023: Today I went down to Mayo Clinic with my dad for a meeting with Dr. Marsh, who is a neurosurgeon who did some surgeries...

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Aug 4, 20233 min read
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Jodi at her house, Feet, Open Door with Wendy, and mom call
August 3, 2023: Today started by me telling my dad I felt bad and him suggesting I go over to my aunt’s house to have a cup of coffee....

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Aug 4, 20231 min read
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Yoga with Debi and hot tub, Canasta and Barbie with Papa
August 2, 2023: Today I took my meds at 6:30am with a yogurt, because I thought I’d be going to dinner with Liz at 6pm. Then I went into...

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Aug 2, 20233 min read
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Methodist Clipboard and Mikkel Desk
August 1, 2023: I just headed out to Methodist first thing in the morning and didn’t even put makeup on. That should have been a clue...

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Aug 2, 20232 min read
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Make A Wish with Judy, Spanish with Luis and everyone
July 31, 2023: Ok so today was mediocre, and then it got really bad, and then it got a lot better. One alright part of my day is that I...

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Jul 31, 20233 min read
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Kathy and mom at the Lowry and me with Kathy in condo
July 30, 2023: Alright I’m doing this on the day of. Or at least starting it. Clearly I already have some photos. Today I drove back from...

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Jul 30, 20233 min read
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Jeff, Papa, Jodi, Tina and Trivia with Liam and Co. + Bonfire
July 29, 2023: Alright it’s the next day. Yesterday the day started by me taking my meds at 6:10am. Then I went and tried to hang out...

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Jul 30, 20232 min read
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Yoga and Heidi pedicure and Canasta with Papa, Winnie, Dave
July 28, 2023: Ok so yesterday I was too tired to do this. Basically it was a fantastic day. I woke up and had my meds at 7am with the...

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Jul 29, 20233 min read
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Open Door with Sean (and Maureen)
July 27, 2023: Alright today I was insanely depressed most of the day. To start off with, I messed up on my medication. I took it at 8am...

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Jul 27, 20232 min read
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Yoga with Debi and Interview and Trivia with Alan and Rachel
July 26, 2023: Ok I almost didn’t do this one. Basically yesterday I started off the day with yoga at 10am, where I took a picture with...

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Jul 27, 20232 min read
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