Neuroplasticity

[Three Roses]

"Neuroplasticity refers to the potential that the brain has to reorganize by creating new neural pathways to adapt, as it needs.... (The) old model of the brain's inability to regenerate new nerve cells is no longer relevant. It has been proven that certain areas in the brain can generate fresh cells."

 http://www.whatisneuroplasticity.com/

[theaquarist]

It's such a relief to be reminded of this. It is incredibly significant to me. I was a gifted child with a lot of abilities and potential. Until the abuse at 16. I feel I've lost so much intelligence since then, and that there is a shelf life to my potential. Thinking of a shelf life is scary. I like staying in the mindset that I can still grow and learn, especially in new ways, as a new person.