StoryCorps This Side of Heaven
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Nov 4, 2025 In this heartfelt conversation, Sean Carter, a college student who experienced a traumatic brain injury from a car crash, shares his journey of resilience. With his mother, Jenny, and twin brother, Todd, he reflects on the impact of the accident on their lives. They discuss the emotional weight of loss, evolving family dynamics, and the creative solutions for communication that help preserve Sean’s identity. Sean and Jenny also explore their hopes for the future as he gains independence and continue their important mission to raise awareness about drunk driving.
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Crash That Changed Two Lives
- Sean describes losing memory of the crash and waking to a life he never imagined after a traumatic brain injury.
- Jenny recounts the midnight phone call and watching her son's lifeless body, which launched her into full-time caregiving.
Communication With Twin's Voice Clips
- In 2015 Sean used a computer voice supplemented with recorded clips from his twin Todd to communicate.
- Sean thanks Jenny for her unwavering caregiving and expresses love and admiration for her commitment.
Twins' Lives Diverged Before Crisis
- Todd explains their twin bond was never the cinematic kind and their lives were diverging before the crash.
- The crash deepened interdependence but also highlighted how separate adult lives had already become.