09 Jul, 2022
Why Do Stroke Survivors Lose Friends?
Through my involvement with stroke survivors at all levels, I heard from a lady who had to move 2000 miles away to get out of…
13 Jun, 2022
A Window Into My Soul
For a month I have worked hard to get rid of many possessions before I move to an independent living facility in Michigan. A friend…
28 May, 2022
Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda, But Did I?
I “coulda” gone to the doctor when my leg pain escalated, but I didn’t want to miss a day of work. I “shoulda” gone to…
27 May, 2022
The Simple Pleasures of a Stroke Survivor
Looking back over my life, I had very complicated pleasures. But as a stroke survivor, I found that my preferences transformed into simple ones. Here are…
26 May, 2022
Open & Close Cereal/Bread One-handed
Opening and refolding the plastic bag inside a cereal box is a two-handed task. I would have to use my teeth and my sound hand. …
23 May, 2022
COVID and the Rehab Facility: Talk About Clusterfuck
I found out from the Emergency Room doc–after I had fallen 3 times in 2 days from the lack of power in my stroke-disabled, weak…