Managing neurological vision impairment post-stroke is a daily challenge. Coping strategies like daily naps and meditation have been crucial.
Month: November 2023
The Intersection of Sobriety and Stroke Recovery
Reflecting on life before sobriety, the grip of alcohol was the only constant while awaiting looming disaster. Responsibilities became unmanageable, bills remained unopened, and relationships strained under the weight of internal chaos. The haze of alcohol blurred reality, offering a temporary escape that transformed into an indefinite hiatus from genuine connection. A Sober Awakening Sobriety […]
Ask For Help: Build Your Recovery Team
Asking for help is one of the hardest things we have to do, after spending the first quarter of our lives learning how to be independent.
From Pride to Authentic Living in Recovery
Pride can hinder personal growth and blind us, inhibiting our ability to see our authentic selves, much less show it to others. For me, acknowledging that I can’t change people, places, or things and that I need to be open to changing myself became a crucial realization in recovery. Each day of sobriety I make […]
Helping Children Cope with a Parent’s Stroke
Life can take unexpected turns, and when a parent experiences a stroke, it can be a challenging and emotional journey for both the affected parent and their children. In this blog, we will explore the importance of helping children cope with a parent’s stroke. It’s a situation filled with emotions, confusion, and adjustments, but with […]