Was it a stroke of luck?“You’re lucky.” It’s a phrase I’ve heard often since my stroke—lucky to have my sight, lucky to have avoided more severe deficits, and lucky to be here.
I don’t feel lucky about what happened. But I do feel grounded in gratitude for the path of healing I’m on, for the people walking beside me, and for the ways this experience continues to shape how I see myself and the world. This blog is where I make sense of that journey in real time—through story, reflection, and the quiet work of rebuilding. |
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Chapter 1: Gratitude
Day 4: What is something you have now that seemed like a wish back then? How do you feel knowing that you have it now? It's really challenging to think about a prompt like this beyond the obvious two-year window. I appreciate this is forcing me to look at the bigger picture. Something I never thought I would have is a healthy relationship. I seemed to be in a pattern of being with men who were immature and were not very aware of my needs. These were passionate and toxic patterns. Now I am partnered with the kindest human. I say partner very purposely, we are a team. We have very unique and complementary personalities and skills that allow us to experience life and tackle life's problems together. Rob makes me feel safe, centered, and valued. He cares so deeply, I can see how hurt he can feel. I love him in a way that I've never loved. An added note: On July 25, 2023 it will be 10 years that we've been together - so many great adventures, so many milestones, celebrations, and supporting each other through profound losses. I feel exceptionally fortunate to have found each other once-upon-a-time in the taping section. |
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