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Raw Resiliency
This is the raw, unedited, vulnerable story from yours truly, moi. I’m writing this as my story unfolds before you. I have no idea what my future holds.
God is writing this chapter of my story. I may hate it but it has a purpose and is needed. The same pages I wish I could rip out are the pages God is continuing to write and unfold before you.
Just a little foreword and reader precaution: The first 7 months ( about 200+ days) of this a recap up to present time. This blog is about life, sarcasm, hope, fear, the unknown and most importantly for me, FAITH all spoken and written in my own words I hope you continue to follow my story even if you are not a Christian. I will speak high praises of Jesus and I may even do some venting to him. Like I mentioned in the beginning, I plan to be very vulnerable and not hold back. This story will unfold from me to you pretty much in real time. I suspect I will have highs and lows. I apologize ahead of time if there are any inappropriate language. I will warn you ahead of time. Whether you are a survivor, a caretaker, a friend or family member of someone who has suffered a stroke, I hope you find something relatable in my story and I can shed some light into your world as one perspective. For the THRIVERS out there who has managed to pick up the pieces of your life and move forward maybe you can do the same for me and cheer me on in this journey. THANK YOU for following!
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The next 30 leading up to discharge
Not really to breeze through my acute rehab but everyday was really about the same. Except weekends. There was no therapy on weekends and I was extremely bored. I wanted so bad to be doing therapy. So I did do a lot of puzzles and self range exercises. I didn’t like laying in bed all…
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Despair
About 20 days or so after being in rehab, I was cleared to move or “graduate” to the next step which was another rehabilitation facility. It was more dedicated and geared toward those individuals who wanted to get back to work and community. Given that most stroke victims are much older, they normally will go…
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I don’t know where I’m going but I promise it won’t be boring
Acute Rehab On day 6 they came to assess if I would be a good candidate for their acute inpatient rehab. I have posted a video of my first attempt to walk on June 29th, 6 days after my stroke. The moment I stood up, I could feel my left ankle roll in. That was…
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That dreadful night
On 6/23/2021 I “slipped” in my bathroom that resulted in my husband and daughter calling 911 and rushing me to the ER. Turned out my “slip” was a result of my entire left side going out resulting in a fall. Before I fell to the ground my chin met my bathroom countertop and the black…
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