My friend Justin has been without his sense of smell since his injury in 1994. His wife is pregnant so she looks forward to him doing diaper duty for the stinky ones. He has taste sensation but without smell, nothing tastes the same.

I don't know about the others. It is not uncommon in the brain injury support group I am a member of. We do not meet again until late August. There is a woman who had a similar life threatening injury from an assault who, despite her limitations that leave her totally disabled from paid work, appears to be able to live an enjoyable life. Many do volunteer work that helps them get past their limitations and struggles.

How are her speaking, cognitive, and memory skills?