by admin | Nov 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
Twenty years after my stroke, I still live everyday with the ripple effects, especially the visual ongoing issues I face! Although overtime I’ve become used to adapting and compensating, going with my gut is important. In fact, only last week, during what I...
by admin | Nov 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by admin | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by admin | Nov 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
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,...
by admin | Oct 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
