by admin | Apr 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
For me, yoga has never been just a hobby but it’s a vital part of how I navigate life after my stroke and manage the chronic nerve pain that has become my constant companion. I attend my local studio and I love the energy of a group class and the shared experience of...
by admin | Apr 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
I occupy a unique space in healthcare, one shaped by lived experience on both sides of the system. I have spent years working as an occupational therapist, contributing to education and training at university level. I have also been a patient and a recipient of the...
by admin | Apr 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Today was one of those days that tested every part of me. After nearly twenty years of living as a stroke survivor, I’ve learned to expect that loud family gatherings can take a real toll. The sensory overload, the effort to follow conversations, the pain that crashes...
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...
