Tag: Therapy
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Hard Work Pays Off, Right?
That’s what I grew up learning. Growing up from an immigrant background. I learned “we” had to work harder because it was a privilege to be in America and we had to work harder than those born here. After spending 2 years in a refugee camp, we came to the US when I was 3.…
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Hippotherapy
You might be wondering what the heck is hippotherapy. Well it’s not therapy with hippos but being an animal lover, I think that would be awesome! I can totally see myself playing in mud with hippos for therapy as long as they don’t try to eat me. 🥹 “There is something about the outside of…
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It Takes Two to …
I have been behind on providing updates on my upper extremities recovery (arm and hand). I started writing this entry over 2 years ago. There’s a lot to share and I wanted to provide as much information as I can with what I’ve learned so far. A lot of this is a recap from beginning…
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Driving Update
After driving alone to and from therapy for a few months in my husband’s SUV, I felt I was ready for my independence and responsibility of becoming a car owner again. I think my husband also needed those few months to realize I was safe. Looking back, it was all in God’s perfect timing. “The…
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What About Driving After a Stroke
On October 18, 2021, we made the decision to sell my car. I was incredibly heartbroken. Not because of the car but it was another reminder of what my stroke took from me. It was a symbol of my lost independence. I loved my car, it was little and fast like me. And now I…
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Learning to Smile Again
Progress Timeline: July 17, 2021 23 days post stroke Aug 25, 2021 62 days post stroke Jan 18, 2022 208 days post stroke Mar 25, 2022 639 days post stroke (fairly recent header photo with the puppies) This is not the first time I attempted to do this. – See below video. Do not think…
