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Resources and source material are linked in the episode notes. Thank you so much for listening. Connor Crippin is a survivor and victim advocate from Ohio.

Upon his entrance to college at Loyola University in Chicago, Connor studied neuroscience and biology.

It would be less than a year into his educational career though, but his plans were cut short by a drunk driver.

As a result of the accident, he suffered a traumatic brain injury and began a new life of recovery.

We are so grateful that Connor and his mom, Kathy, were willing to join us to talk about

all that came next in Connor and his family's journey, as well as the inspiration they

hoped to spread.

My name is Connor Crippin. I grew up in Ohio.

I have an older sister and younger brother.

I was naturally an inquisitive person.

Outgoing is always important for me to see the different perspectives

than everybody I met. My mom always says when I was in the car with her, I would ask

a million questions each time. I guess it exhausted her,

but you could put me in the room with anybody,

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