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ALT “My concussion changed pretty much every aspect of my life. All the sudden, I couldn’t listen to music or even read or write a few lines without intense headache, dizziness and nausea.”

ALT “One of the hardest parts of that early stage of my concussion was that I had lost my ability to express myself through music and writing, while experiencing intense emotions that I had difficulty regulating."

ALT “For me, art is survival. It’s my way of sorting through my emotions, of connecting with other people, of letting myself be vulnerable. Making any kind of art reminds me that it is a valuable endeavor to express your emotions, to spend time with them and share them with others, even if you don’t think that they’re ‘good.’ ”

ALT “It doesn’t often feel clear what my recovery path is going to look like, how long it will take, what I’ll endure, how I’ll grow. Wedding Song reminds me that even when the way is uncertain, there can and will be a point where all the hard work and perseverance will be worth it.”