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The Way I Talk to Myself Now
The way I talk to myself has been changing,and I’ve started noticing itin the middle of my days. It shows up in quiet ways. Journaling wasn’t always a part of my life. It came into existence during a timewhen I was trying to find my words againone at a time. I remember what that felt…
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The Little Things I Notice Now
The little things I notice now…aren’t really new. They’ve always been there. And so have I. These quiet momentsslowly became comforting to me. A gentle connectionto the life I once knew… and to the thingsthat still brought me peace. At times,it felt like Mother Naturewas reminding me she was there. Offering comfortwhen I needed it…
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What My Days Look Like Now
Most mornings begin the same. I wake up in pain. Maybe that’s not what you expected to hear…but it’s my reality right now. The pain comes from surgery…from healing…from a body still finding its way back. And still I get up. Because I’ve decided… to become strongerso I can finally do the thingsI’ve wanted to…
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Beyond the Stroke: Rebuilding Life After Everything Changed
Life can shift in a heartbeat. One moment, everything feels familiar. The next, life no longer looks—or feels—the same. For me, that moment came at 50 when I had a stroke. In seconds, everything changed. I struggled to walk, speak, and recognize the person I had once been. What followed was more than physical recovery.…