For weeks, I couldn’t think clearly and struggled …show more content…
I began to be more appreciative for the things I have: family, friends, and coaches. My mom was very supportive of me as I made the change, which in turn rebuilt our relationship. I started to realize that the only thing to combat the daze is a positive attitude. I became much more involved in school, running and winning the position of ASB activities director. During the semester following my injury, I earned my first 4.0 GPA which was extremely gratifying after all I had been through. I started and continue to be more involved with my church, attending mass regularly. I began to have great success in sports, finishing very strong in the state golf tournament. Although I made the tough decision to not play football my senior year, I did play tennis and even qualified for the district tournament! I also became the lead filmmaker for my school’s morning show, finding a passion that I want to pursue at the University of Washington. With all the hardships and difficulties resulting from my concussion there has been an outpouring of support and a new found confidence that I have never felt before. Although the head injury did negatively impact me to begin with, it has transformed me into the driven, determined person that I am