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I drown at 21 months on August 22, 1988. The story differs significantly depending on if you ask mom or dad. So I'm not completely 100% sure what went down.
but the result is the same. I drown by walking off a dock while no one was watching. I now have a TBI for the rest of my life.(Traumatic Brain Injury)
I was under for an unknown amount of time; water got in my little head, and ******** up some stuff.

I could be a hell of a lot worse off or dead. I'm extremely lucky to be alive now. and as able as I am. that alone should be celebrated.
There is some long-term damage.

Hand Eye Co-ordination-things aren't easy for me. I am unable to drive or create. Oh, I can make art! but it is ******** HARD AS s**t. but yea, no driving and no sports and no playing music.

Time Conception-I don't understand that time is passing. Also just basic timing.
I also can't keep rhythm.

No filter-I cannot watch what I say.

Trusting-this is baaaaad....I get into danger A LOT. I have zero suspicions. Bc of this, I cannot live alone, and MUST introduce my hubby to everyone. Even you.

Audio Input-very sensitive to loud noises.

Short term Memory-I don't know what we are talking about. Internet makes this so much easier.

Slow processing-Figuring out anything takes longer then average. Usually a few minutes.

Sleep- is hard. On meds.

Emotional Range-I'm in therapy and on meds for it, but still get the rare outburst. Highs and lows are extreme.

Learning-Hard for me to learn new things. need DAAAYS of repetition. Can never figure out laundry. Every damn thing its a brand new task.

Reading comprehension-it's why I don't read above YA level.

Understanding level-things have to be broken down a lot. I can't understand a lot of concepts.

Balance-I can't ride a bike y'all.

Decision-making skills- Don't have those. Takes forever to make any kind of choice.

Money skills-Don't know any. Numbers are all evil. I hate them. I like words better.

Temp adjustment- Extremes are a no. Takes a few more seconds then average. I have no body temp. I run very cold. I'm like a reptile and need outside warmth.

Social Skills-are messed up. I'm not hard to be friends with, but I do get anti-social at times, when I don't realize it. That and I do say things that are REALLY bad sometimes. I can promise I don't mean them in a bad way though.