I've never had a job since I had my tbi since I was 15. 20 years ago on the 7th. I use to be able to say that I was in school but can't since I graduated. I thought I would be able to get a job once I got a degree but nope! I just say I have a brain injury to me it's better than letting people think I just don't want to work. My tbi caused physical problems as well as mental so I feel that people can see that I'm "disabled".

I just say "I'm retired" They can take it or leave it.

I've had the same issue ...specially over the past few weeks. (I've been off only 5months though..that's when my car accident was). I just tell people flat out...I have a brain injury... They either want to know more... If not then it's not my problem.

I've recently been struggling with the answer to that question I've been out of work now for almost a year and have not been able to work whatsoever. I feel that people are judging me because I'm not working but I don't want to come out and tell them "I'm disabled" because I am more then that title. Am I supposed to say "I'm not working right now". Help me out thanks.

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When somebody asks you if you're working, what do you say?