The Nesting Journal
Welcome to The Nest Journal — where we share stories, tips, research, and real-life moments from the trenches of caregiving, recovery, and resilience.
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When the Bruises Fade but the Brain Still Hurts...
Many survivors walk away from abuse believing they’re “just anxious” or “forgetful.” In reality, repeated head impacts and strangulation can leave lasting neurological damage. Understanding this link is the first...
When the Bruises Fade but the Brain Still Hurts...
Many survivors walk away from abuse believing they’re “just anxious” or “forgetful.” In reality, repeated head impacts and strangulation can leave lasting neurological damage. Understanding this link is the first...
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Understanding Dementia: Types, Causes, and Signs
Dementia isn’t one disease, it’s a collection of conditions that affect memory, movement, and identity. From Alzheimer’s to CTE, here’s what families and caregivers should know about the different types,...
Understanding Dementia: Types, Causes, and Signs
Dementia isn’t one disease, it’s a collection of conditions that affect memory, movement, and identity. From Alzheimer’s to CTE, here’s what families and caregivers should know about the different types,...
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Brain Injuries and the Social Battery: Why Fati...
Fatigue after brain injury is more than feeling tired, it’s neurological exhaustion. Survivors and caregivers often describe a “shrinking social battery” that drains quickly in daily life. Learn why this...
Brain Injuries and the Social Battery: Why Fati...
Fatigue after brain injury is more than feeling tired, it’s neurological exhaustion. Survivors and caregivers often describe a “shrinking social battery” that drains quickly in daily life. Learn why this...
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Brain Workouts for Recovery: How Games and Mov...
Science-backed, caregiver-friendly ways to combine puzzles, games, and movement to support brain injury recovery.
Brain Workouts for Recovery: How Games and Mov...
Science-backed, caregiver-friendly ways to combine puzzles, games, and movement to support brain injury recovery.