Bridgid Ruden
In May of 2008, Bridgid sustained life altering experiences which emerged in lieu of her previous life's vision. Bridgid unfortunately endured traumatic brain injury, following a bicycle accident. As she awoke from a coma, she reversed in time, as if was three years old again, re-learning basic life skills. Frustratingly, due to her disabilities, she had to let go of her meaningful career as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner. Despite the odds, Bridgid ventured forward through exploring and redefining herself in ways that provided her healing from suffering. Despite health care professionals and families shock, she began publically sharing her story. Bridgid has successfully presented nationally and internationally and appeared on TV, radio and published in both articles and books. Her new book, Discovering My Life's Purpose: From Tragedy to Triumph as received outstanding feedback. As Bridgid shares her life's experience, attendees are amazed, uplifted, inspired, educated and surrounded with hope, reassurance and healing. Bridgid's life's purpose didn't leave her; it merely merged to a higher realm.
Testimonials:
"Her generosity of spirit in caring for others is highly noted from the moment she walks into the room and begins to speak from her heart. She has a steadfast will of amazing strength that is expressed with kindness, humor and wisdom from the experience of not only a wonderful human being, but a walking miracle. Bridgid cultivates compassion and painful truths as she unveils her story as a survivor of traumatic brain injury. She takes you on a profound journey through the brain with medical knowledge and through the heart of emotion that unfolds with laughter and tears. Her story inspires the listener to never give up when life presents the unexpected and where the next step can lead to an extraordinary gift."
"She connects with her audience soul to soul. Her ability to share all aspects of her incredible journey – with humor as well as an open heart – is powerful. She makes you sit up and take notice of your own life!"
"A story of tragedy shared with dignity and grace." "Authenticity to share things like they are; not sugar-coating anything."
"Superb! Healed my soul." "She compellingly declares the necessity of providing healing, understanding and compassion to whomever is in need."
"Gives greater clarity about how precious and healing the simple joys of life are, such as music."
"Woman of great virtue and integrity." "A testament of what strength and determination can do."
Awards:
(2014). Distinguished Public Service Award from the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa
In May of 2008, Bridgid sustained life altering experiences which emerged in lieu of her previous life's vision. Bridgid unfortunately endured traumatic brain injury, following a bicycle accident. As she awoke from a coma, she reversed in time, as if was three years old again, re-learning basic life skills. Frustratingly, due to her disabilities, she had to let go of her meaningful career as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner. Despite the odds, Bridgid ventured forward through exploring and redefining herself in ways that provided her healing from suffering. Despite health care professionals and families shock, she began publically sharing her story. Bridgid has successfully presented nationally and internationally and appeared on TV, radio and published in both articles and books. Her new book, Discovering My Life's Purpose: From Tragedy to Triumph as received outstanding feedback. As Bridgid shares her life's experience, attendees are amazed, uplifted, inspired, educated and surrounded with hope, reassurance and healing. Bridgid's life's purpose didn't leave her; it merely merged to a higher realm.
Testimonials:
"Her generosity of spirit in caring for others is highly noted from the moment she walks into the room and begins to speak from her heart. She has a steadfast will of amazing strength that is expressed with kindness, humor and wisdom from the experience of not only a wonderful human being, but a walking miracle. Bridgid cultivates compassion and painful truths as she unveils her story as a survivor of traumatic brain injury. She takes you on a profound journey through the brain with medical knowledge and through the heart of emotion that unfolds with laughter and tears. Her story inspires the listener to never give up when life presents the unexpected and where the next step can lead to an extraordinary gift."
"She connects with her audience soul to soul. Her ability to share all aspects of her incredible journey – with humor as well as an open heart – is powerful. She makes you sit up and take notice of your own life!"
"A story of tragedy shared with dignity and grace." "Authenticity to share things like they are; not sugar-coating anything."
"Superb! Healed my soul." "She compellingly declares the necessity of providing healing, understanding and compassion to whomever is in need."
"Gives greater clarity about how precious and healing the simple joys of life are, such as music."
"Woman of great virtue and integrity." "A testament of what strength and determination can do."
Awards:
(2014). Distinguished Public Service Award from the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa
