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. |
 Realistic optimism reinforces the belief that progress comes with effort & learning new approaches to challenges. It's our ability to acknowledge obstacles without getting bogged down; seeing opportunities to work towards what’s possible.
Q: What’s one challenging outcome of your brain injury and how are you growing from it? I think one of the most challenging outcomes are my issues with executive functioning - the skills that help me plan, focus my attention, remember instructions, and manage multiple tasks. It's forced me to be in the moment much more than I've ever been. Despite hitting many road blocks these last 3 years, I've always kept hope that things could improve (even slightly) through hard work and learning/using new strategies. I feel fortunate that I've never limited myself to where I currently sit, instead I've been able to imagine and work towards what might become possible. I've become really good a workarounds, and leaving myself open to observing and appreciating the journey. |
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