Welcome to My Friends in Philanthropy, the podcast dedicated to sharing the stories, struggles, and hope behind the organizations and individuals making a real difference.

In this episode, Patti Parker sits down with Sue Rueb, the founder of BRAIN (Brain Rehabilitation and Injury Network), a Southern California nonprofit that started with one family's heartbreak and grew into a lifeline for adults navigating life after traumatic brain injury, stroke, and blast-related injuries.

Their conversation is a reminder that brain injury does not always look like what we expect, and that the people who need help most are often the least likely to ask for it.

This episode is for everyone: survivors, caregivers, moms who are still not "over it," and veterans who were told to be strong when they needed support. It is also for the donors and ...