Tag: Mental health
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The Resilience Rundown February 2026
❤️ Love Your Brain (And Your Leftovers) Hello Neighbours! Welcome to February! The month of love, pancakes, and—let’s be honest—hopefully a bit less rain than January threw at us. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s, Galentine’s, or just “I-Got-Out-Of-Bed-Today”-entine’s, we’re sending you a massive digital high-five. If you are reading this, you…
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The Great Attention Heist
Why “Brain Rot” is Real (and Why It’s Sabotaging Your Recovery) I want to start with a question that might seem rude, but bear with me: How long has it been since you finished a book? Not a blog post. Not a magazine article. A real, chunky, requires-actual-commitment book. If…
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The Apples We Didn’t Eat: On Love, Timing, and the Art of Missing Out
In 2019, back when my hair was longer and I was arguably a “lesser” version of myself, I walked into my local shop. I was in the middle of a crisis, the kind of mental fog that makes the world feel sharp and abrasive. She was there, restocking shelves. We…
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From High Blood Pressure to Hope: lessons from my Journey Overcoming Stroke
The end of this month marks a bittersweet reminder of health. The stroke association contacted me to ask me to participate in their campaign to raise awareness of health conditions that could lead to stroke, specifically high blood pressure. I will link their campaign below, but before that, I just…
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Fleeting Warmth
I composed a Poem about an encounter on a train a couple of weeks ago i felt compelled to produce this as a way to free those feelings and an ode to the compassion I was shown.
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Finding My Zen (and My Words): Mindfulness After a Stroke
Life after a stroke can feel like navigating a chaotic maze blindfolded. There’s the physical recovery, the emotional rollercoaster, and the constant mental juggling of adapting to a new reality. It’s enough to make anyone feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and frankly, a bit lost. But amidst this chaos, I’ve found an…
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The Resilience Rundown October 2024 Newsletter
Greetings! Welcome back to The Resilience Rundown, your Monthly dose of inspiration and information on the road to recovery. 3 Ideas From Me: 2 Recovery Tips: 1 Story To Inspire You: Jayme Kelly’s Story Jayme Kelly, a 31-year-old nurse, experienced a stroke while sleeping. Despite initially being unable to walk…
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World Stroke Day: Celebrating the Small Victories, Fueling Big Recoveries
World Stroke Day emphasizes the importance of recognizing both large and small victories in stroke recovery. It celebrates the resilience of survivors, highlighting daily achievements that boost motivation, build confidence, and foster emotional and cognitive healing. Acknowledging these small wins supports independence and overall well-being, reinforcing the human spirit’s power…
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World Mental Health Day: A Journey of Healing
World Mental Health Day serves as a personal reflection on mental health struggles stemming from a culture of silence. The author’s journey began after suffering a stroke at 22, revealing hidden emotional challenges. Speaking up fostered healing and community, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability, support, and continually challenging mental health…
The Long Road Ahead 