Broken Part 2: Living with a Brain Injury
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- Опубліковано 7 лис 2016
- ABI Rehabilitation is the place people come to recover from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). In episode two Terry starts to emerge from his fog of confusion, Eltje comes to terms with what’s happened to her, and after six months of rehabilitation Tekaha prepares to re-enter the world a changed man. The journey is a challenge as much for their families as the sufferers themselves, as they get to know a person who may be different to the one they knew pre-injury.
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Wow Eltje is really enlightened even with a brain injury. She's doing rehabilitation the right way.
Thanks for your kind words! Hope you enjoyed the episode!
I would love to hear more about her progress. Has she gotten to ride a hand crank trike?
Attitude has another episode on Eltje and she is riding a trike "Being me Eltje Recovering from a traumatic brain injury"
I'm amazed by all of them, of course, but when Terry started recognizing those pictures, that really made me happy. This series is both very sad and very uplifting at the same time.
Definitely a moving moment! Thank you for watching Bianka 😊
I only just found this touching documentary. I felt the same: Terry recognising things and people brought tears of joy to my eyes.
Same. I cried when Terry started to remember, but I was so happy for him, and for his wife and family.
tears
Omg, when Terry, the old truck driver, showed he was gaining his memories back it brought me to tears, I felt like I was family.
It is amazing how the staff at the rehabilitation centre help these seriously injured people recover their lives,they are truly miracle workers.
agreed
TK'S mum is an amazing women thanks for the great documentary
Vanessa is incredible! Thanks for watching - we appreciate the compliment!
Nikki Mctouton Is it possible to get an update on the patients shown in this documentary? I am quite interested in their progress and wellbeing 😊❤
Nikki Mctouton I agree wonderful woman
She's beautiful.
John legend
Please please make a follow-up of what their lives are today.
yesssss
I agree in follow up...Tks mum
Original comment was made 3 years ago..
2nd comment was made 3 months ago..
3&4 made 3 weeks ago.. nice timing..
And yes we need an update lol
My son Tekaha is not doing well His severe TBI neurological assessment recommendations are not being met. He drinks, smokes weed, all day, doesn't sleep, the Trust, TBI unit, where he lives is kicking him out in 2 weeks, & im fearful of what will happen for us... i can't find help anywhere & with no where to live ... & the agency abuse we & esp Tekaha has endured I feel so concerned for his future
@@SistaVful can you go public with his story and ask for help?so people could donate money for hospital?
In the 70's, my 3 uncles and grandfather were hit by a drunk driver. One of my uncles was killed, the other was in a coma for 3 months. My grandparents never gave up on him and worked hard to teach him life skills again. Now he's stable, is married and has a job, but only has 5% of his brain left. This series hits me hard because I never had to experience what my family did after the accident. This is such an eye-opener and I want to thank not only the production staff, but especially the survivors for sharing this.
Thank you for the support and kind message Whitney, we really appreciate it and are glad we could bring some insight to you!
hol up did you just say 5% lmao can you clarify
carstuff thats impossible 🤨
carstuff - yes, I don’t understand that!
I just love Terry and his wife! He seemed to be the worse but she stayed by his side , thats true love. Best of luck Terry n everyone else on here
Thanks for watching Alisha , hope you enjoyed!
My husband has stayed with me since I was assaulted by a patient in 2012 and my brain was injured frontal/left/temporal lobe. I have changed dramatically. I can no longer drive or practice my profession as a nurse, but my beloved husband has stayed with me these last 8 years. Through my seizures, my fugue states and labile emotional states. My husband is an angel, "through sickness and in health " he took it seriously. My love. ❤
I have a TBI from a terrible car accident. I remember thinking that I would get back to 'my old self'. But I never could, so I have become 'my new self'.
Thanks for watching Nettles Cat!Hope you enjoyed our channel!
Nettles' Cats
Best of luck in your recovery. Just be tthe'Best New Self' you can be!
TK is lovely he had me laughing with him I hope he gets his full life back, his mum is amazing as well. I'm watching this from England thanks very much, it's great watching all these guy's recovering.
Thanks for watching Melanie, hope you enjoyed the episode.
hey girl its Tk hopefully u had a good laugh cause i did...... thanks for ur support
SistaVful
Hope you are still making progress these days, TK.
You've earned a fan from Alabama. 😉 You're a pretty awesome dude and your mom is pretty great too. Wishing you the best! ❤
I might have gotten a bit teary eyed there at the end watching you walk to the car..you're amazing!
SistaVful
~ Well done TK ~
C,mon! .. Yeah!
@@SistaVful I hope you’re living a happy life, TK. You’re such a strong, inspiring person, and I’m certain there’s nothing you can’t achieve.
God bless TK’s mom who moved her trailer across the street from the facility to be with her son on a daily basis. What an awesome display of self-sacrifice!
Mum's love is outstanding my x boyfriends parents moved country as they could not cope with there sons aggression that was brought on with alcohol he has seriously hurt people and attacked his elderly father twice before they moved.but even I had to move to escape his blackouts when on the drink it was sad but he drank himself to death at 4yr
He had a brain injury due to a motorbike crash at 19yr he recovered physically big strapping 6f5 brood man 👨
@@dicey8928 💕
Tekahas mum here Thank you ... a very difficult 6years...his family left...friends left...its been very difficult
What a beautiful documentary, I am an acute care Neuro nurse in the United States and the strength these individuals go through physically, mentally, and emotionally always amazes me. Thank you.
Thanks for watching ! Hope you enjoyed!
TKs speech before leaving made me cry. Wish him and all the others all the best.
Thank you for your tenderness for my son Tekaha...
Eltje, wow just wow. What a spirit of determination and hard work.
Yeah exceptional
Eltje's determination to get back on that bike is awesome!
And I'm so glad Terry's getting better!
Thanks for watching CurveTheRain!Hope you enjoyed our channel!
It’s really wonderful to see people getting the intensive PT/OT and rehabilitation they need for TBI recovery. In the US, insurance companies dictate how long a patient can receive rehab services, and they allow only the minimal stays for the most part. Same for people with SCI; a paraplegic may get only 6 weeks total to learn how to function in a drastically altered body. It’s not right, and patients and their families suffer for it.
Yes, so many people are against single payer insurance, because they don’t want anyone deciding who lives or dies when it’s already happening thanks to the for profit insurance companies.
No one should be unsupported after major injuries.
Wow that is so interesting to learn about what brain injury really is, a have to admit there were some misconceptions from my part. I am so happy for Terry and his family, it looked so unpromising in part 1
Thanks for watching and we hope you enjoyed this series!
Goodness, these folks are such warriors. TK, especially, is a bright light in this world. Eltje is such an inspiration, and Terry's improvement is so hopeful!
They are incredible people! Make sure you watch the other parts to our Broken series to follow their journeys.
Nicole Klein Tk melts me.. a real sweetheart
@@katmanduxo-qs8zy Tekaha melts me too...my son Tekaha isnt doing so well xx
I agree everyone here in this documentary are phenomenal to me...unfortunately Tekahas light has dimmed very much due to abuse in care
These documentaries are the best thing on the internet. So inspirational.
I admire every single one of these people with traumatic brain injury. I admire the families too. These people show such strength, courage, dignity, and love. Thank you for the wonderful film.
21:25
Eltje: can you imagine working in such an annoying place
Lady: *laughs politely*
Eltje: nah I’m serious tho
😂😂😂
I was assaulted by a patient at work, it was in 2012, I will never be the same. I can no longer drive, I can no longer practice my profession. I lose my memory some days. I have been hospitalized with "fugue states" 3 times for weeks post brain trauma . Where, suddenly, I became kind of comatose for a week and took 2-3 weeks to sort of recover and fully recognize my husband and family and friends. I will never be who I was. My injury is left temporal lobe, language and memory.
Follow Debra Dickinson on UA-cam she has TBI her down syndrome son assaulted her she has one story too. She is on the drug Aricept which has helped her greatly. Not everyone is the same with TBI but carry onward day by day Nancy. Thanks for sharing your story.
@@SheriLatulip thank you, I will find and follow her!!
That brown eyes beautiful song was better than any song I could write!!
I just found this channel tonight and I can't stop watching your videos. They are all so inspiring and informative. Keep being awesome
Thanks for your kind words Alex! Hope you enjoyed the episode!
lovely people, nice to see the progress. And of course yet another really nice documentary!
Thank you - we appreciate your lovely feedback!
I was in a car crash similar to tk's but I was wearing my seatbelt but I died and had to be brought back to life and it's been very hard getting back to normal but I'm working at it everyday. Brain injuries are something you could never truly understand unless you've gone through one.
Thank you for sharing AlexinyourHouse!
They are soooooo amazing! Their tenacity inspired me beyond words. Living beings can do incredible things, right? All the flexibility, the adaptability, the will power. Great respect for all of them and their families! Much love and good vibes! 🍀
To Vanessa and TJ: I don't think you guys need to worry so much about how the world will receive TJ. There are so many nice people out there that understand struggles. We all have our challenges and people who are worth it know that. TJ has this amazing light, he'll thrive in this world attracting all the love he deserves.
Thanks for watching Viviane!
This really does give me hope. They're all recovering so much.
Edit: I know these are old but it's still great. It's been three years got me.
TK made me so happy just by these short clips. He's a beautiful human; it really shines through his smile and the music he makes. Hope he's doing well.
Thanks for the kind words, we're glad TK touched you! he truly is an amazing individual!
Thank you for noticing my son Tekahas brightness...he isnt doing so well
I was having a bad day and this really put things in perspective. I am so lucky and I have nothing to complain about. These people have to work so hard and they don't complain.
Glad this was of inspiration for you Takeko! We really appreciate your support, thanks for watching!
This isn't gratitude porn. They aren't here to make you feel better about your life
Stephanie Lee wow way to be rude and negative on a positive post it's sad you took time out of your life for that. It must be exhausting to constantly try to feel superior over people. They put this out there to tell their story and for people to learn and be impacted by it.
Takeko J having an ABI definitely changed my perspective on life in a good way i know/And knew there were people worse off.. these people were my inspiration and are everyday.. hence the people i .met through different situations of trauma and sicknesses #respect
Takeko J i wouldnt even bother with ignorance from the commemt above you. And this is directed to the person with their shitty comment + Stephanie Lee : people who live with an ABI /disability are STILL PEOPLE! And are just as worthy at opportunities in life.. your life and your familys.life is shattered and rearranged in such a way.you don't think you're going to get out but these people are fighting to.the core day in day out
. So any one fit.to.judge and before you judge just tell me would you be able to live a day in their shoes .. if not keep your nasty comments to yourself k thanks
I'm watching TK and how he's so happy he made it out of ABI like he has absolutely no idea! I suffered TBI in 2012 when I was 24. I'm 34 now and have been "back in society" for almost 10 years after an 8 month rehabilitation in the rehabilitation centre. I know that TK will miss ABI because the moment you're released from clinical rehabilitation, that's when the actual rehabilitation starts and there have been so many times I longed back to living in the clinic. There is hardly any help from the national care system, no matter how hard you beg for it, no matter how you show them your TBI/hospital/rehabilitation documents. They all stay back and nobody wants to take you as a patient because if things go wrong (and chances are statistically pretty high that they will) no organisation wants to be held accountable for that and you're just left on your own.
Positive thoughts for your future ❤️
2 things. HOLY SHIT I was in tears when TK was laughing, how can you not be. Obviously it was inappropriate but he couldn't help it. I couldn't even imagine if I was in that room with him. I would've got kicked out too 😂😂😂😂
And Terry, my heart ached when I first saw him. What a shit thing to go through and for his family to see him tossing and turning and muttering but WOW what a blessing to see him start coming right. I don't know any of you and will probably never meet you all but I am SO proud of all of your accomplishments, you were obviously put on this world for bigger and better things. Fight hard! 💪
Wow. Eltje is a real fighter, her will strong. I wish her and all others featured her the best recovery. You inspire me. I've got my own problems, addiction mainly.
I'm an optometrist and brain injury rehab is one of my specialties. For anyone with a family member going through this or someone who has gone through this themselves and looking for validation, I recommend reading Ghost in My Brain. It's written by a neuroscientist documenting his own journey with brain injury. When my mom fell off a ladder and I recognized she had more than a "mild comcussion," I sent her the book and she felt that it helped my dad really understand what was going on and even helped her feel less frustrated with things like needing more sleep or more frequent breaks and resting throughout the day. ❤
TK...You are an AMAZING INSPIRATION! I am in my 35th year and had a TBI at birth. Hydrocephalus was the cause of my TBI. Keep pushing on in everything. You can do it! You're TRULY AN INSPIRATION!
Hope you enjoyed the episode Raymond! Thanks for watching!😀
Bless you TK. I miss you, friend. Amazing to see your story 4 years on.
This brought me to tears . I hope everyone made a full recovery. God bless anyone effected by TBI
I really hope TK is thriving....bless him
I absolutely love how he was hell bent to walk out of ABI!! That’s wonderful to see!!
Brilliant put together series thank you.
Sending Love from Missouri in the States . TK you are so strong and courageous. Stay Blessed!
abi in porirua was awesum my son had an amazing recovery and all the staff were lovely and helpful with Paris's healing god bless ABI I'm so blessed
Thanks for watching Victoria!
Victoria Elizabeth Whiti Maxwell Kia ora/ much arohas
I've enjoyed these episodes of attitude so much. These people are inspiring and it was so wonderful to see them improving. Thankyou for sharing these episodes.!
T.K's little goodbye/thank you speech at the cookout on the porch was so sweet.
TK cracked me up. He has the most precious laugh. At least he is happy and not crying all the time. His Mom is such a great supporter and the love she has for her boy it what it should be like for all moms and sons. She has a precious son. Good luck to him and everyone in the documentary. That precious laugh is contagious.
Thank you so much Comnie....love from Tekahas mum
I hope TK has continued to improve since going home. Tell him I think he is so brave and such a warrior. I hope he has found new friends that accept and appreciate him. I think he sings beautifully. As long as we believe in ourselves then everything else just falls into place. That precious laugh gets me everytime. It's wonderful that he appreciated you being there for him and recognized that you sacrificed your life just for him. Of course we know as great moms that there is no other place for us to be but right beside our sons. I pray you both are doing well and life is settling to some degree of normalcy for you two. Is there really such a thing as a normal life? Probably not. At least not for me and my boys. My son turned 42 today. I have been helping him raise his 17 year old son whose mom died when he was 10. So i have my own little warrior also. God Bless.
Such beautiful brilliant and resilient individuals all-round in this documentary series
Thank you for these amazing documentaries. So interesting and informative. Amazing
Way to go TK Chase
You have got this.
Such love...
These people and their families are inspirational! Thank you!
Hope you enjoyed the episode Chary361! Thanks for watching!😀
All of them are beautiful people. True warriors.
TK sounds like Trent from Daria. living for it!
happy to see the progress they are making, all of them! ♥
Hope you enjoyed the episode Hanna and thanks for watching!
wow how inspiring are all these people.
makes me proud to be kiwi. well done Tk for walking out of there. I beleive all will make amazing recoveries and look forward to a video update
Thanks Rubica! Appreciate the support!
Hanna Gy.
Where are you from?
Watching from the Eastern Bay of Plenty and absolutely in awe. I was at ABI 6 months ago for 4 weeks. It was the best decision my family made. I hope these clients have all reached their recovery goals.
Thanks for watching Julena Hose
sad and wonderful at the same time....god bless those people and their families......
Their improvement is excellent!!
My life as a caregiver since Jan 2010.
Tk's laugh❤ i hope u are recovering and i wish you will be able to do stuff you want on your own❤❤ God bless you.You are just amazing you made everyone fall in love with you.Stay blessed😊
Beautiful.
It would be nice to revisit with them a year from now.
TKs speech to the other people there before he left was amazing.
TK !!!! Thanks mate,you're the best bro.
Thanks for watching ! Hope you enjoyed!
You are doing a very good job!👍God bless you.
Humans are incredible, so much love to all 🧡
This is very helpful to watch. My sister fell down the stairs and has a brain injury.
Damn it's nearly 4am and I'm bawling my eyes out watching this, would be so hard having to go through this, bless them all
Thanks for watching Amy!😀
Tk is my hero
Thanks Aaroni, he is a star!
its Tk thanks man yea i think im a hero as well .... always wear ur seat belt ..... make it click
SistaVful SistaVful wow thanks for the reply, your speech at the end and see you being able to walk got me really excited, and i like your style btw, your goku poster, clothes and stuff, hope you're doing well and enjoying life Tk!
im in love with tk
He's a very likable guy!
hey its Tk thanks 4 all the support hey little girl from oil dale stay fresh as fresh as lift+ on a sunny day... oh and thanks amber i love myself sometimes too
Delerium is actually so heart breaking to experience. My old man had it twice during his battle with Parkinsons. Truly heart breaking. 💔💔💔
This shit almost made me cry dayum it's crazy how life is i hope they all doing well
These people are incredible. Ughh, my hearrt😩❤️
I can relate so much to this video I had a brain operation to remove scar tissue for partial temper lobe seizures. Epilepsy I couldn’t remember my life before the surgery for six months. I lost the rest of my visual learning and Haven’t had seizures since. Now I learn by hearing things.
This is amazing .helping to recover .... God bless all the members working hard to make people recover and get better. I hope all of them get well soon .and yes i liked to see u happy Tk u make me laugh alot i see this video over and over again.i hope you are doin well now .. Always stay strong dont be upset God is with you ,he always help people who believe in him .and please tell your mom that she is amazing and strong 😊 all the way from india northeast k.k Nagaland.
Still love this story ❤️ 😊😊
Bless ya m8 keep going dont ever give up its not u bless us we are survivors well done good luck with recovery keep positive well done headway nottingham uk x
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God bless this pair of soles. Only the best wishes and much love =).
wow so inspiring . tk love your laugh
I love this channel so much and TK is a cutie😍
Thanks for the support Chelsea - glad to have you as part of our community! Thanks for watching
Chelsea Taylor just adorable indeed
Safe . Time helps with TBI , i still using walker frame for long distance
Lovely nice video from Ruth 😀
Amazing people I hope they get some life back
Eltje, knew that if she didn’t push has hard as she could and work her ass off then she’d stay stuck but with her determination I have hope in my heart she’ll make a wonderful recovery even more so than she has already.
Get your life and independence back you can do anything once you;get set your mind to it! You have given hope to so many people and hope is the best thing you can have at any low point in your life.
TEKAHA is a good boy and has a great Mom
My heart is with them💟
Thanks for watching Phoebe!😀
watt an amazing story
Tk is doing such a great job. I know that the laughter can be because of the brain injury but boy his smile and laugh is infectious . I can be a little cheeky myself.........but he made me laugh. :)
So true. U feel like putting a sign on you telling people what is wrong and what happened to you..I have problems with short term memory and it's been 14 years. It won't get better. I forget so much my family is always saying u just said that. Well I'm sorry I can't remember. So then your mad at yourself after this long and they still have to tell me that. It's hard as hell.
Thanks for sharing Jody! We are sorry to hear about your frustration, hope you are well and thanks for watching!
TK reminds me of Post Malone
God bless you. Amen
Yow.... That intro sequence is pretty trippy for this person with an mTBI.....
These are horrible to watch and I send my prayers to all. However, these are fairly extreme cases. Most, of which I am one, suffer in silence with out obvious signs of injury. I do feel blessed and my recovery, as much as it can be, is something I can live with. Most simply never recover fully and have daily challenges such as fatigue and cognitive issues. It truly sucks to have a serious TBI.....but these videos remind that it could have been a lot worse.....prayers to all.
Being someone myself living with very serious tbi I want to say through my tears to the people in this video dont give up christ is with you
At least these families don't have the worry of paying for the rehab for their loved one unlike here in the USA. Something like this will bankrupt you here. Insurance only covers so much for a certain time and that's it so you are on your own after that.
Eltje is amazing
by watching these documentries i feel like i understand people better thankyou
Awesome!! We're glad these videos have helped you Jensen. Thanks for watching!
Jensen Greenaway godamn ninjas cut the onions again 😍😭😭😭tk your a trooper baby cakes
You are such a beautiful person and an amazing mother my son got a abi at 16 he is now 22 and l know how you feel
This video is inspiring and hopeful, but at the same time scary how a person's life can change from an accident. Once knew a woman, a beautiful fit athletic health nut. She was in a car accident and she became a whole different person -- heavier, short hair, and looked 15 years older. Regardless of the physical changes, she was able to live in a supported independent living situation. Her life was different but she recovered way more than doctors expected her to progress.
His speech 😭😭😭💪💗💗💗
im crying my brother is 24 years old and he has the same condition with TK he was in the hospital for 3weeks and now staying home nothing he cant speak he cant walk
Thank you for sharing, we wish the best of luck for your brother. :)
Stephanie Cho Is he any better?
SO INSPIRING 😍😍😍
Thanks for watching!
Every *15* minutes?? Oh my gosh! 5:14 You know, I would think having padding down and not empty bed with wood and metal, nor wood railing or glass windows to possibly fall into would be best for someone learning to balance and walk again.
I've not had half the Disabilities as the people you show here.
I've had six small concussions over my 71 years starting with a fall off a brick wall landing on my back breaking the brick with my cocex.I passed out I was 13 so I'm not quite sure what happened time wise. I woke up at a Chiropractic type place in Mexico. Two car accidents, two slip and falls. In my twenties I was beaten up when I told my ex that I was moving. He punched me in my forehead which knocked me out. He kicked me up and down my spine with steel toe work boots. I was out two days. I was never taken to a Dr or Hospital. I've mentioned over the years my concussion
Tekaha doesn't need to drink with his friends because having Brain Damage is IDENTICAL TO BEING DRUNK 24 hours a day!!!!!! I have days when I could not pass a field sobriety test- I'm in a fog and unsteady on my feet due to TBI. I can't drive on those days. Other days I can't drive because I'm vomiting with migraines. Migraines are identical to the worse hangover I've ever had and I get them 2-3 times per month. After a 3 day vomiting episode feeling like an axe is buried in my face, I'm a ZOMBIE. I think, act, and walk like I've had a six pack or more of beer. Over time, I "sober up" and there are days, two weeks sometimes where I appear perfectly normal and balanced. Then it starts all over again. That's how it's been for 12 years. However, my cognition HAS IMPROVED OVER THOSE 12 YEARS! EVERY YEAR I GAIN MORE COGNITION and get back to my old self. Do not give up!!!! The physical symptoms are there but my cognition has improved with cannabis the last four years.
Terry is way less agitated than the first episode. Time teaches us paitence ae