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That which doesn’t kill us can make us stronger (and more satisfied with life): The contribution of personal and social changes to well-being after acquired brain injury

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Pages 353-369 | Received 09 Jul 2009, Accepted 24 Oct 2009, Published online: 22 Apr 2010

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