The Long Road Ahead

That you can’t do everything yourself

I was always fiercely independent before my stroke, and I wanted to be that way after, but unfortunately it was not meant to be.

My life has made me rely on others, and for the most part I have. It’s made me see that sometimes it’s okay to ask for help, and that I don’t always have to be independent.

It has also given me a deep appreciation for those who help me in my life. I realise that I may not get through life as easy without them.

Making the most of my stroke

I may not be as able-bodied as most, but I can appreciate things in other ways. 

My stroke has given me skills that I’ve had to innovate on that I wouldn’t have otherwise, for example my wide range of knowledge in assistive technology.

This coupled with a deeply curious mindset and currently being in the process of learning to be an advocate.

Realising how far I’ve come.

My stroke was a difficult experience, but it was also a journey of growth and discovery. I am living proof that life after a stroke is possible, and I have learned to focus on the positives. I am so thankful for all that I have accomplished so far, and I look forward to the future.

That you can have a happy life

One of the biggest misconceptions of my life is that it must be difficult to have a “happy life”. This simply is not true. While my life may look different than most, I’m still able to do things most others do. I still enjoy many things, my hobbies of reading, writing, playing card games, going down rabbit holes for inane things that will in no way help me in life lol.

I’ve Just been able to zero in and find things that mean more to me now. So if my heart was to be weighed by a feather that measured “happiness”, it would balance itself equally.

Blogging

My disability gave me a reason to write and is a great example of the positives of being disabled. I can share my unique perspective on things in life that you might also be going through.

My log isn’t just a hobby, it’s also a platform that I hope to use to raise a sort of awareness and as a beacon for those that might be lost, as I once was.