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I'm Inside, Y'Know: Traumatic Brain Injury and You by [Tarno Greene]

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Traumatic Brain Injury and me? Don’t be silly! Really?
You know someone who is coping with a devastating loss of brain control. Often it’s obvious, maybe unsettling, but in some people it doesn’t announce itself like physical challenges do. So? You do know someone. You’re left upset, helpless, unfamiliar, confused, and may even be suffering from survivor’s guilt. It affects accident and war victims who, until recently, would have died of physical trauma.
TBI survivors as well as Alzheimer’s, dementia, senility, and PTSD sufferers exhibit behavior that is overwhelming to people trying to help.
Take a blank notebook and write the bible that will help save your sanity.
Or get techie so that the constellation of people in your survivor’s life can access and make entries online.
Meet the protagonist, Delphine, her cronies from Central Casting, health professionals en masse, dogs galore, and The Slug Queen!
Read about:
·confronting the “Bottomless Pit of Rage”
·Humane Society and dog stories
·The Sit Down
·New normal moments to celebrate
Know how to:
·Earn trust by TBI rules and strive to trust your survivor
·Figure out what you can do to help and feel good about yourself
·Recognize and celebrate “new normals”
·Get out of your own way so you too can hear “I’m inside, y’know.”
Tell the world that TBI may be invisible to you, or not, but it’s there and patience is the best response.
Then quote the Serenity Prayer: God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things I can,
and wisdom to know the difference. Reinhold Niebuhr
It will introduce you to who’s left inside instead of what’s missing!

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February 18, 2016
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Tarno Greene was born and raised in New York City and on Long Island, New York. Her childhood in a Jewish household included a brother and three sisters. Educated at the University of Denver, she developed an appreciation of reading and literature. She moved to New Mexico, Arkansas, New Hampshire, and Florida. Later she danced and roller skated in New York City for twenty-one years. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to pursue cosmetology. A small business, House Calls for Hair, exposed Tarno to an invisible population of the homebound, bed-bound and hospital-bound. A complete education in humanity resulted from the graceless to the gracious. Tarno also felt called to write but wondered whether she could develop convincing characters for a novel. This was never tested or resolved. Then a need to write about ways to hope and cope with brain trauma, dementia, and PTSD made it clear that character development was moot. Many of the people in I'm Inside, Y'Know could be from Central Casting. Enjoy this first endeavor! Tarno has a son, an architect, and resides in Florence on the Oregon coast. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01BZ59IK6
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Create Space (February 18, 2016)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 18, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 792 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 323 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1522877940
Lending ‏ : ‎ Enabled

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- #245,127 in Parenting & Relationships (Books)

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Encountering Traumatic Brain Injury survivors since a teenager, Tarno wanted to find out what "I'm Inside, Y'Know" means. Emails and anecdotes let this first time author get the victories, frustrations, humor and some order into book form.

Born Flushing New York in 1948. Currently dog groomer in coastal Oregon.

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Joyce B.

Tarno, caregiver, author and sister I'm still learning from.

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2016

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I read "I'm inside, Y'Know:" when it was first published. Ironically, in reading and attempting to write review about the peaks & valleys of TBI, my first effort went out to cyberspace due to my lack of technological savvy. I mention this because Tarno's exhaustive commitment to patiently, and creatively increase the wattage of her young ward's desire, hope & ability reminds the reader of all that we take for granted in performing daily tasks, socializing, and embracing a lifestyle that optimized our quality of life. Tarno's generously and honestly exposes the peripheral relationships that can hurt or enhance the realization of goals by the central character, Tarno's patient, her raison d'être throughout their relationship. As caregivers with good intentions Tarno's reminds us that the welfare and progress of the patient trumps ego. There are emotions, finances, family and the sometimes sobering reality that the patient is the sum of their own aptitudes and limitations. The caregiver must martial her own expectations and accept the pace set by the patient and the constraints set outside her control. The book was a glimpse into the life of both the patient and caregiver. It was an honest, unapologetic insight into a very difficult undertaking. What many would consider a job, Tarno embraced as an opportunity to learn, stretch and give 100% to what can be a daunting commitment. Her insight, intuition and empathy are evidenced in writing about her experience. Tarno generously shares this chapter in her life so that others may benefit. Tarno is my sister, I am very proud to say!

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Amy Schwartz

Very interesting. Enjoyed it!

Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2016

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Very interesting. Enjoyed it!

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The importance of keeping a journal

Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2017

I attended a book signing at the library on the coast to hear Tarno Greene do a reading. I have have a traumatic brain injury and have been diagnosed with mental disorders. It helped me tremendously in just knowing one thing. I have to keep a journal and write in it frequently, I am larning to develop good habits on things I love to do. I also see where it is a faithful to a companion to have this book to refer to time and time again as a reminder to keep a daily journal.

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Helpful guide for all caregivers

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2016

I have recently read Tarno Greene’s heartfelt and searing book, I’m Inside, Y’Know, about being a companion to a woman struggling with a traumatic brain injury. The author leads us through the challenges in her mentored friendship with Delphine. The reader will see a tenuous trust as it develops and how it is then tested in subtle battles of will.
There is practical advice for fellow travelers in coping with mental illness. Even readers who do not have patience can contribute to the life of a sufferer or survivor.
Emails exchanged during the course of the author’s assignment are verbatim. They describe the cast of characters and unlikely happenings. These often lead to anger and impatience, but making no excuses or apologies, she struggles with situations and personalities beyond her control.
Mental illness will probably touch most of our lives in some form, even immediate family. I am struggling with my mother’s dementia. TBI, bi-polar disorder, obsessive compulsive or attention deficit, PTSD, Alzheimer’s, and brain infection sufferers and survivors often manifest similar behavior. Learn to cope, even rejoice!
Tarno had specific steps to help Delphine achieve peace of mind, realize her potential, and contribute to society. She likens her approach to one of “home school”. Delphine learns to live with her transportation choices, finds fulfillment in volunteering as a Humane Society dog walker, and occasionally, even learns to manage obsessive behaviors.
Tarno delves into the labyrinth of healthcare and social services systems only to be disappointed. She navigates these on behalf of Delphine and their encounters are fraught with frustration but she perseveres. She measures doctors’ and other providers’ commitment to Delphine’s well-being by watching their eyes to assess their actual investment in her client’s well-being.

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Robert Robertson

What you can do about TBI, and you don't need a license to do it!

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2016

As a nurse, and personal friend of the author, I found this account, and her methods very interesting, indeed! The constant interest in finding what would work best for this survivor leads all of us to consider what may work for others. I love the use of animals, it can be such an important contact, for animals don't judge, they just accept. Tarno's many creative ideas should be a guideline to many. They certainly have a place in a healthcare setting, but I really appreciate that they work so well in a layman's setting.
An intensive and fascinating look into a world that few experience, with plenty of humor.
I highly recommend this work.

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David A. Shenson

... book is a must for anyone coping with a loved one with brain issues

Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2016

This book is a must for anyone coping with a loved one with brain issues. I have dealt with two parents with dementia and related to so many of the author's struggles. I found myself nodding as I read and even a few places that reminded me of my own struggles in a way that let me look back and laugh. The best take-away from this wonderful read is that we all are doing the very best we can and not to feel guilty when our efforts don't succeed.

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This is the best book I ever read

Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2016

This is the best book I ever read. It was very informative, and it brought very personal level to my understanding of Traumatic Brain Injury. I am very grateful to Tarno Greene for the excellent presentation regarding TBI, I learned a great deal, and I developed empathy, compassion for people with TBI, Dementia, Brain infection, PTSD, and symptoms.

Lori Green

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Wilma E

Read it to find out what happens.

Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2016

When I starting reading it I loved it because I had to see what would happen next.
Very interesting!

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