Brain injury survivors use mask-making to shed light on hidden trauma

A brain injury survivor shows her mask at Access Alaska. (Annette Alfonsi / Unmasking Brain Injury)On a recent afternoon, seven people are using colorful paints, feathers, strings and beads to decorate masks inside Access Alaska, a support center for people with disabilities. Retired Air Force Sgt. John Main is busy sketching designs. He’s methodical, coordinating colors with a list of emotions written on a separate sheet of paper.
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Like everyone else at this event, Main suf