by admin | Feb 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
For my facial palsy, every three months I get facial botox. It not only helps with my communication with others but also means that swallowing and chewing requires so much less effort. The last few months, it has been wearing off and it’s still another few weeks...
by admin | Feb 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Since my stroke, now 19 years ago, there have been multiple examples that I could definitely relay to highlight the HUGE impact kindness has had on my care. Quite often when I’m feeling so engulfed by the really challenging times, and feeling beyond vulnerable it’s...
by admin | Feb 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Something that I have been exploring lately with my psychologist is “dialectics”. I see a psychologist every few months to ensure I have space planned in my life to grieve, process and explore. I have a lot physically to contend with, so putting this...
by admin | Feb 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Excited to give some copies of my book away in the latest Young Stroke newsletter! Simply subscribe to the @strokefdn newsletter which has info on how to get their own free copy of my book. Subscribe here: https://strokefoundation.tfaforms.net/101 Enjoy my...
by admin | Feb 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Last week, I visited a friend in the hospital. Whenever I’m in the hospital, I have my physio and support workers come and visit me often. I have a steady stream of people coming in and out and I find it overwhelming and exhausting. If I have a friend ask if they can...
