With more and more people being vaccinated and more and more restrictions being lifted, , I started to think, what’s actually changing and who will see changes? What does returning to “normal” life really mean and for who? On average, the country was on lockdown for most people for approximately 15 months or approximately 455 […]
Loosing Your Ability
A little over a month ago my Father (84) had a mini stroke, as a result, my Honey and I have been staying at my parents to help. My Honey handles the physical things that need to be done (shopping, going to post office, preparing meals for us, etc.) while I do my best handling […]
Paralysis And Weight Gain
Okay, so I’m attempting to do something about this weight that I’ve gained over the last 4 1/2 years thanks to #paralysis. I’ve gained probably somewhere between 25-35 lbs. since surgery gone wrong left me #paralyzed and a full time/permanent #wheelchair 🦼 user. Sadly, it’s very common for most people to gain extra weight when […]
Acceptance – How & When Do I Get There
I know the title sounds depressing to many but for me, sadly 😔 it’s the truth, the brutal truth. Sometimes I feel like I should receive an academy award for portraying my “old self,” the other me, the happy me, the outgoing me, the adventurous me, the active me, the me before #paralysis and life […]
I Wish I Could Turn My Brain Off
It’s been a few weeks since my last post. I’ve been struggling with my mind for the last few weeks; maybe it’s COVID, maybe it’s just the fact that it’s winter, cold and snowy, maybe I’m just bored. . .maybe maybe maybe. . . my head is spinning with thoughts; thoughts/memories, wishes/dreams. . .sometimes I […]