Celebrating Milestones…

Today in rehab, my physio filmed me walking up my 3 front steps. Yep, 3 tiny steps to most people, but for me, it was huge. I guess it was a milestone two decades in the making. A moment I really felt like celebrating & sharing! So naturally, I showed the video to...

Communication & Rapport-Building Tips…

I’m often invited into OT student tutorials to help them learn how to build trust and rapport with participants. After hundreds of these conversations, I’ve decided to share some of the communication tips that make a real difference, not just for people with...

“Give up!”

The phrase, “Give up!” I have always associated with failure.  In fact, throughout my recovery, and even in my life today if another says “Give up Em!” I am a bit taken aback. Then am quickly determined to prove them wrong and it fuels my persistence.   However,...

World Stroke Day Celebration & Awards!

What an inspiring day! So grateful to have attended the Annual Stroke Awards today on World Stroke Day. It was truly amazing to be amongst so many incredible stroke survivors and their phenomenal supporters — I’m in absolute awe. As a stroke survivor of 20 years, I’m...

OT Week 2025: Occupational Therapy in Action

As OT Week 2025 has arrived (27 October – 2 November), I find myself reflecting on what this profession really means to me — not only as an occupational therapist but also as a stroke survivor of 20 years. This year’s theme, “Occupational Therapy in Action,” feels...