Tackle for Loss is brutal, fast, and hopefully fun—but beneath that lies a harsh reality. The main character, a football player in the ‘80s, doesn’t know what’s happening to him. But today, we do. His struggles mirror those of real-life athletes affected by CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), a condition that was unknown at the time but is all too real now.
CTE Awareness Day just passed, but it’s never too late to pause and reflect. If you’ve never heard of CTE, take a few minutes to learn more: CTE Wikipedia. My own deep dive into this topic started with The Ghost in My Brain by Clark Elliott—a book I highly recommend.
Take care of your mind, your body, and each other. Stay healthy. 🏈❤️
Daniel