Tag: over stimulation
Wilderness II
Posted: December 6, 2018 by Tamara Puffer
Lately, I’ve noticed my brain injury challenges are more present than they sometimes are. I’m trying to manage them but it is very hard. Yesterday I said to Michael, “Why don’t I ever see other survivors dealing with over-stimulation and cognitive issues? I see brain injury folks all the time attending meetings, workshops and other […]
Read more...Care Partner
Posted: April 14, 2014 by Tamara Puffer
I’m making plans to attend the Institute on Theology and Disability in Dallas in June of this year. Although it is an expensive trip, I really want to go. It’s one of the few places where I feel valued for my insights as a person with a disability. I know I am respected for what […]
Read more...Journey
Posted: August 1, 2013 by Tamara Puffer
TAGS: over stimulation, resting brain
These past few weeks have been an interesting part of my journey. I went to the Summer Institute on Theology and Disability in Toronto, Canada. I was nervous about going for two reasons. First, I had never used my passport before and second, I felt I would be out-of-my element in participating. I was nervous […]
Read more...SUMMER INSTITUTE ON THEOLOGY AND DISABILITY
Posted: July 11, 2013 by Tamara Puffer
I received this picture from a friend and it seems just right for how I feel today. When I look at a moon, I get such strength and courage. It’s a visual reminder to me that God is always there and I’ll be just fine. Since I needed this reminder, I wore my moon earings […]
Read more...Moral Monday 6.24.13
Posted: June 28, 2013 by Tamara Puffer
TAGS: jail/prison, over stimulation, resting brain
Attending Moral Mondays in Raleigh this past Monday on June 24 was an incredible experience. I’m pretty sure my husband, Michael Galovic got tired of me agonizing for days about whether to do civil disobedience. I even called several folks I knew who had done it in previous weeks – The singer, activist David LaMotte, my friends Greg Yost and […]
Read more...Raleigh
Posted: June 22, 2013 by Tamara Puffer
I’ve changed my mind about being arrested in Raleigh this Monday. I’ve decided to do it. I understand it will be a stretch but I can’t seem to get the idea out of my head. Am I hearing God’s voice or am I hearing my own? I don’t know. I’ve talked to several folks who […]
Read more...Vocabulary Lessons
Posted: March 6, 2013 by Tamara Puffer
TAGS: Lent, over stimulation
Mark Ramsey and Kristy Farber are doing a sermon series on the Psalms this Lent. Perhaps it’s where I am in my life now but I can really relate to the sermons. On Feb. 17, Mark preached about Psalm 137. I’ve always hated this Psalm especially verse 9 which reads “Happy shall they be who […]
Read more...A New Year
Posted: January 17, 2013 by Tamara Puffer
TAGS: Choir, cognitive overload;, cognitive overload; overstimulation, creative, disability, over stimulation
I finally made the switch to WordPress. It is much easier to comment now so I do hope folks will take advantage of this. One doesn’t need to have a brain injury to comment but I really see this blog as a place where brain injury survivors can share their struggles as well as their […]
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