Broken Wings

The journey from tragedy to triumph through my son's traumatic brain injury.

By: Twylia G. Reid

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Written by Twylia G. Reid, “BROKEN WINGS” is a true story of a mother’s unwavering love and courage for her son in the aftermath of a car accident. Main character, Mylon, was in all respects a bright young man on track towards the future he imagined when his life changed forever. Reid artfully describes the medical, emotional and spiritual difficulties of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) survivor and his caregiver as she shares the pain of her son’s TBI diagnosis; and her commitment to support him through recovery and learning to live anew. She walks readers through accounts of emotional struggle and moments of despair following the accident, and reveals the strain of being thrusted into bleak circumstances and uncertain outcomes. She then leads readers on a path to victory through faith, prayer and her commitment to optimism. Like Reid’s family, many families have been hit with unexpected events leading to the question, “... What just happened?” According to the CDC, “Approximately 5.3 million Americans are living with a TBI-related disability and the consequences of severe TBI can affect all aspects of an individual’s life. This can include relationships with family and friends, as well as their ability to work or be employed, do household tasks, drive, and/or participate in other activities of daily living.” In “BROKEN WINGS”, you will experience: *A mother’s undying love and devotion *A family’s ability to live through unforeseen events *The haunting truth about ow TBI affects victims and caregivers *Strategies to help her son be the best brain injury survivor he can be This book will show you what it takes to navigate untimely tragedies. If you’re ready to live in spite of life’s challenges, this book is for you!