Pat Brogan

A former college basketball coach and athlete my life changed on 9/25/01 as a result of a hit-n-run accident while training for a triathlon. During the past 11 years I embarked on a rollercoaster of bliss in which I discovered new things, people, failed and quit several jobs and startup businesses, starred in a PBS documentary that showed my life crumbling on national television but also introduced dystonia and deep brain stimulation for what they truly are. Despite all the mental, physical and personal setbacks I found that focusing on what I can do as opposed to what I can't while laughing at myself and making light of just about everything gave me reason to live. I am Lucky to have dystonia and fortunate enough to be able to reach out to others afflicted to brighten their spirits and give them hope that someday a cure will be found. Welcome to my blog and get ready to find out what life is like from the fingers & eyes of a battery operated person.