• Lived Experiences with TBI, Episode 5, Look How Far We’ve Come, Alamo Head Injury Association, Deb Harper- President

  • Dec 11 2024
  • Length: 36 mins
  • Podcast

Lived Experiences with TBI, Episode 5, Look How Far We’ve Come, Alamo Head Injury Association, Deb Harper- President

  • Summary

  • In episode five, Deb Harper, President of the Alamo Head Injury Association in San Antonio, shares her remarkable journey from tragedy to advocacy after her husband, Dan, sustained a traumatic brain injury in a 2016 car accident. Deb describes the profound changes in her family’s life, highlighting the challenges of navigating a hidden disability and the initial lack of support services. She found solace and strength in support groups, which became her lifeline as she adjusted to living with “a new person.” Now as the President and Chair, Community Outreach Committee at the Alamo Head Injury Association, Deb contributes to the facilitation of the monthly support groups and organization of the annual Brain Injury Symposium, offering survivors and caregivers a sense of community, resources, and hope. Her message to listeners emphasizes resilience, understanding, and the power of connection in overcoming life-altering challenges. This inspiring episode underscores the importance of advocacy, awareness, and support in the brain injury community.

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