JOE'S JOURNEY

When a truck slammed into Joe Damon's car in 2006, the 48-year old husband, father, businessman and athlete suffered a devastating brain injury that left him in a coma for five weeks. "Joe's Journey" tells the story of everything that was lost that day, but more importantly, of all that survived. Through powerful and deeply personal encounters with Joe, his wife, children and close friends, this film reveals the strength in their struggles, the sweetness alongside the shadows, and the quiet heroism of one family living a difficult reality with an extraordinary measure of grace.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• Joe
• Damon
• Silas
• Hagerty
• Smooth
• Feather
• Traumatic
• Brain
• Injury
• TBI

[Ronin2011]

it seems like he lost the bad side of human brain... and he is like an angel in earth..

just look at his face at 8:42 he is so calm so virtuous at all, like he was never like the most of us are...

when I look at his face I am feeling such a bastard and I always say to myself I'll be a better man tommorow...

[Lancion]

Ok first off, this was a fantastic presentation, and absolutely inspiring. But at 11:15 when he was listening to MetallicA he truly became my hero haha! This guy is so badass.

[maxpowers555]

shout out from the valley si, amazing videos.

Eli T

[kbenson02]

Joe, i would not worry what day it is, sometimes i have that problem. maybe somethings are a blessing. your family still has you. that is the blessing. karie

[patrikums]

you are an inspiration joe.

[treacl]

Joe, We have your video as a feature on our 'Circle Group supports Brain Injury' website (FB)!

Cheers, Tony Harewood - Founder

[Eternallifeoflove]

Love!!!!  Thru sickness and health. Thru the really hard times, and good ....this is a great story!

[Seanyboy209]

This is my story, well I would be Paul..:). When I was 20 my Dad was in a motorcycle accident and he was in a coma for about the same time.. Going through all the stages were tough. listening to him tell me about his son that he loved and missed, because he didn't recognize me for the first 6 months, was really hard. Now we are 3 years into this new journey and it's still 2 steps forward, 1 step back. We are forever great full we got this second chance with Dad.

Thank you so much!!

Sean Lail

[923clark]

mother of sTBI survivor. This is such a familiar story. it is a strange thing but it is good to see joe sad about his past. early on when jacob was coming out of his coma he cried, but now he seems content. he was a firefighter and hard worker at anything he tried. he is still a hard worker in therapy. we are out doing the old things as before also. biking, riding rivers, camping, and thanful for each day.

[corydonindiana]

I have a million questions. My wife is very similar. Was there ever a point where recovery goes backwards steadily for a long while? Things were going forward for about 6 months. Violent outbursts, rage and wanting to stay in bed at the same time. Any suggestions?

Thanks And good luck. Joe looks wonderful on this film. Angela, my wife, was about the same , but she has regressed quite a bit.

God Bless

[hanoonamatata]

this vid made me laugh and cry it touched me soo much

its scary how your life can chage in a flush

your an amazing man and so is your family i hope you are doing good now

[sicboi80]

Deeply moving and inspirational, this is the first time i've cryed in while over a video.

Joe, keep on keepin on man, it's great to see you overcoming this.