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...

Baths & Fears!

I just had my first bath in 21 years! I have been showering over those years so don’t worry – I am keeping clean! Stroke has robbed me of so much but not soaking in a hot tub doesn’t really bother me. In fact, I really don’t love baths.I...

EnableMe Book Giveaway: Reinventing Emma

Hi everyone. Each month, the Stroke Foundation are giving away a book written by a survivor of stroke. This month, it’s Emma Gee’s Reinventing Emma. Yep – my book! They write on their Enable Platform: “Emma is an acclaimed international speaker and...