“12 years post-stroke, I’m proof that small, consistent habits can change everything—yes, even from the comfort of home. 💪 #StrokeRecovery #AVMRecovery #WorkFromHomeLife #LifeAfterStroke #RecoveryJourney #SurvivorStrong #StrokeSurvivor #DailyHabits #Resilience Continue reading Stroke Recovery at Home: Simple Habits That Help You Get Stronger Every Day
Some people say life can change in a second. For me, that second came while I was getting ready for work—on a regular Monday morning, October 21, 2013. Just two weeks after my 34th birthday. I’ve actually written a separate blog post that walks through exactly what happened that day, but to sum it up: I had a stroke caused by an AVM. I ended … Continue reading One Day at a Time: How I Reclaimed My Life After a Stroke
Understanding the Condition That Changed My Life It was just another regular morning. Nothing seemed off—at least, nothing out of the ordinary for someone who had been battling splitting headaches for over a year. I used to joke that Ibuprofen had basically become one of my food groups. Looking back, that wasn’t funny at all. In 2013, everything changed. One moment, I was pushing through … Continue reading What Is AVM?
Managing chronic pain goes beyond just enduring discomfort; it’s about learning to adapt and find relief, especially when it’s tied to hemiplegia. For anyone who’s been through something as life-altering as an AVM, as was my case 11 years ago, pain becomes an ongoing part of the story. The AVM left one side of my body almost paralyzed, a lasting reminder in every daily task. … Continue reading Managing Chronic Pain as a Hemiplegic: Some Go-To Tips and Techniques
I never thought writing about my thoughts on the 10th anniversary of my stroke would be so difficult. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not all teary-eyed and poignant. In fact, I don’t feel anything at all. Maybe, I can conclusively say that I have finally moved on. No more looking back and no more rereading old messages. My sight is to the future. If you … Continue reading Reflecting on a Decade
Sometimes the questions are complicated, and the answers are simple
Dr. Seuss Continue reading Random Thoughts #1
Yes, it happened to me. It took me weeks before I was finally able to convince myself that yes it did happen, and yes I cannot walk anymore. Exactly 15 days after my 34th birthday I suffered from a massive stroke which left the half part of my body, my left side close to paralyzed, though my Neurosurgeon said it’s not paralyzed because it has … Continue reading A Time Bomb in my Head
To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.”-Oscar Wilde Continue reading Im a Grenade
Today in rehab, I did step-ups to promote lifting of the leg when walking. which looks so easy, but for a stroke victim who suffered from a massive stroke, such as me, it is a task close to impossible, especially when your therapist suddenly decides to make it more challenging by putting on 2-pound ankle weights, but I’m not giving up! Rehab is really hard … Continue reading STEP UPS
Daddy Joe celebrated his 72nd birthday in the rehab with the rehab staff and some of the patients including me, he even gave me a chocolate which melted my heart. Daddy Joe Tupaz arrived in the rehab of CHMC around December and I was drawn to him immediately. he has a very soft voice and kind eyes , although he cries a lot its so … Continue reading HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY JOE!
From My Corner of the Couch 