Being honest in your relationship after brain injury
Marjon shares how brain injury, fatigue and not expressing what she felt gradually created more distance in her relationship.
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Personal experiences, insights and lessons from a life that took an unexpected path.
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A new home, a new beginning
One year after returning to the Netherlands, Marjon’s family found a place of their own again—a move filled with fatigue, energy and new possibilities.
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Our Turkish adventure: my new companion
Adapting to Turkish traffic, rebuilding confidence behind the wheel and the freedom a white Suzuki brought Marjon.
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A new beginning in Turkey
After her third stroke, Marjon moved to Izmir with her family. A story about physical barriers, support and trusting an unfamiliar adventure.
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From self-employed professional to stay-at-home mother
After her strokes, Marjon lost not only her business but also a familiar part of her identity. Slowly, she discovered that her value was not contained in one role.
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Emotions and brain injury
After her strokes, Marjon could suddenly be overwhelmed by tears. A personal story about emotions without a filter and learning to treat yourself more gently.
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My handwriting: an illegible masterpiece
After her strokes, Marjon’s handwriting became a daily puzzle. With humour, a phone and flexibility, she found an approach that worked.
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Smart strategies for an unreliable memory
A phone, fixed places, daily routines and a little humour help Marjon manage a memory that does not always cooperate.
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The struggle with my memory
After her brain injury, appointments, words and everyday details slipped away. Marjon shares how vulnerable that felt and how her phone became an extension of her memory.
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A strong exterior and the silent struggle within
On the outside, Marjon kept smiling and carrying on. Inside, she fought exhaustion, sensory overload and the fear of disappointing others.
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Returning to the Netherlands: a new beginning in Zwolle
After five years in Turkey, Marjon’s family returned to the Netherlands. The children quickly found their feet, while Marjon felt like a stranger in her own life.
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