by admin | Mar 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
I’m trying to make space to sit with discomfort. Some days it feels like I’m walking on glass; carefully, deliberately and aware that every step carries risk. I thought I’d adapted to this kind of pain. I really did. Ongoing nerve pain has been part of my world...
by admin | Mar 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Three to four times a week, you’ll find me on a yoga mat. It’s not just exercise. It’s something I consciously prioritise in my week and for a long time, that felt incredibly uncomfortable to admit. Yoga began as a way to move my body and manage the nerve pain that...
by admin | Mar 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Twenty years after my stroke and today was a big day. A full day lecturing, followed by my weekly rehab session with my physio. Then my own rehab; walking the streets near home, without my walking frame. I’m exhausted. But I also know this movement matters. When I...
by admin | Mar 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Today was a big communication day for me. Twenty years after my stroke, communication is still one of the things that requires the most energy. Articulating clearly can take enormous concentration, and speaking for long periods can be physically and mentally...
by admin | Mar 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Today I did something that made my stomach drop. I accidentally deleted entire folders on my computer, which is years of work, presentations, photos and spreadsheets, all gone with one click. At first, I went straight into problem solving mode. I spent hours trying to...
