ABOUT me

I’m an 20-year-old college sophomore who has suffered five diagnosed concussions. Formerly a student athlete playing soccer, hockey, and tennis, I was forced to give up contact sports and to take a year’s medical leave from school because of concussions. I’m almost recovered from post-concussion syndrome (PCS), and I’ve learned a great deal over the past five years. I hope to share insights, suggestions, and information with you.

First off, if you’re here because you’ve had a concussion, please don’t worry - you will get through this. I know how you’re feeling, because I’ve been there. Post-concussion syndrome can be painful, confusing, and isolating, and it often goes unrecognized and undiagnosed. Its symptoms seem to creep into every crevice of your life. But you are not alone and you will get better!

Crazy things can happen to you when you get a concussion-things I never knew could be secondary to a concussion. In the past, I’ve walked into walls on occasion, I’ve sometimes been so sensitive to smell when I have a headache that I can’t eat a normal dinner (fish is the worst in those situations), and I’ve fallen asleep at really inappropriate times during social situations (I did not do a lot of mingling at that party). The bottom line is: it’s ok, it happens with PCS, and in my opinion it’s something that you can decide to laugh about. In so many of these situations you can be sad and demoralized that you have these issues or you can look back and laugh. I’ve decided to choose the latter option. I know it’s easier said than done, so I’m sharing with you my most embarrassing concussion moments, my most difficult moments, and my happiest moments, and I hope you’ll share yours with me too.

I’ve been fortunate to share my story with people through various other platforms, but I intend for this website to be a resource and a forum to build a community of former and current post-concussion syndrome sufferers, advocates, families, and athletes of all ages in the hope of safer sports, swifter response after head injuries, and heightened awareness in the future. We need to shed a light on PCS to educate students, athletes, schools, coaches, and families. Let’s start honest conversations about PCS. And, most importantly, we need a place to laugh at the embarrassing moments, celebrate the steps forward, and connect with other people who get it. I need your help to make a difference! Let's get headstrong!

—Esther Lovett