In this powerful episode of DCO Discourse, host Christina Droumtsekas, and guest advocate Regan Roberts shed light on the lived experience of traumatic brain injury (TBI) during Brain Injury Awareness Week. Roberts, a student intern, writer, and survivor of a life-altering car accident in 2021, shares her deeply personal journey—from a seven-day coma and relearning basic functions to a delayed diagnosis nearly two years later.

Drawing from her blog post "Living with Hidden Damage," Roberts explores the challenges of navigating life with an invisible injury. She discusses the emotional toll, workplace struggles, misdiagnosis, and how TBI impacts identity and mental health—especially for women. The episode also highlights systemic gaps in healthcare and calls for more trauma-informed support in medical, social, and workplace settings.

This episode is a moving call to action—for better diagnosis, compassionate care, and a deeper understanding of living with hidden damage.

Link to Blogpost: https://www.dcontario.org/brain-injury-awareness-month/

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