This past Friday, I had the honor of hosting a community book signing for Saving the Subject at Schad Law in New Albany, Indiana. I’m deeply grateful to everyone who came out to support me and this book. The event exceeded my expectations, and I walked away feeling overwhelmed with gratitude for the love and encouragement from those in attendance.

One of the most meaningful parts of the event was seeing so many people from different parts of my life—judges, lawyers, doctors, Voice of TBI members, Heine Brothers coffee shop staff, church leaders, friends, and family—come together to celebrate this moment. These are people who have been by my side during some of the most challenging and transformative years of my life, particularly since my traumatic brain injury (TBI) in 2015. The book itself is a reflection of that journey, and to have so many of these key people there to support the release was incredibly special.

The sense of community was palpable throughout the evening. As I signed copies of the book and spoke with attendees, I was reminded of the importance of the relationships I’ve built over the years. While Saving the Subject is my personal story of trauma and recovery, it’s also a testament to the power of community and the support I’ve received from those around me.

I’m also grateful to those who traveled from outside the area to attend. Their presence showed me that the reach of this book extends beyond our local borders, and that Saving the Subject is touching people in ways I never expected.

This book would not have been possible without the encouragement of those who believed in the story and its message. I’m excited for what’s ahead, including the September 18 keynote address and book signing event in my hometown of Columbus, Indiana – exactly 9 years after the accident that forever changed my life.