Revisions

Both Sides of the Bed

There are many ways to gain wisdom.
Mine involved near-death trauma.
Effective but not recommended.

These are stories from before and after.
Same events. Different interpretations.

At the time, things felt clear.
In retrospect, less so.

Perspective changes everything. Usually too late.

Fluffy brown dog with a dark face sitting outdoors on green grass, looking left

Too Alive to Mourn

By Bruce Powell • May 12, 2026
A brain injury survivor reflects on friendship, identity and uncertainty after trauma, where survival can feel lonelier than loss.
Hospital room with two beds and beige privacy curtains, white walls, and bright overhead lighting

Speak to Me

By Bruce Powell • May 5, 2026
A patient who can’t speak communicates perfectly. A reminder that listening is often the skill clinicians misunderstand, even when words are absent.

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