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Inspirational Stories from Where Did i Go? Memoir
Life is a journey filled with twists and turns, and sometimes, we find ourselves lost along the way. In the memoir Where Did i Go?, Francene takes us on a profound exploration of self-discovery, resilience, and the power of human connection. This blog post delves into some of the most inspirational stories from the memoir, highlighting the lessons learned and the strength found in vulnerability. The Journey of Self-Discovery Where Did i Go? is a journey of self-discovery. Fra
Francene Gillis
Jun 263 min read
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Celebrating Powerful Women: The Journey of Joanne Schmidt
I dedicate this blog to my first powerful woman, Joanne Schmidt. After a severe head injury, she bravely continued to build her business, Galloping Cows. The slogan on her webpage reads "Female Founded, Family Operated." I salute her as an incredible individual who faced the real challenges of post-concussion syndrome. With the support of her husband, she found ways to overcome. I admire her tenacity and courage, and his patience and perseverance. Embracing Technology as We A
Francene Gillis
Jun 2, 20254 min read
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Understanding Invisible Injuries: A Personal Journey
This visual simulates what happens to the brain when an injury occurs.
Francene Gillis
May 23, 20254 min read
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Where Did i Go? A Photo Essay
New book on Concussion Plus Overcoming the worst storms in life, and how not to drown. A Combination of narrative, facts, quotations, visuals, cartoons I was lost, depressed, and wanted to be teaching! Do you know anyone affected by a concussion? This category evolved as a result of a serious fall on February 1, 2016 that took my beloved career as a teacher away from me, left me disabled, and in search of help for months and years, discovering what I did not know. It resulted
Francene Gillis
May 8, 20251 min read
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