I Like to Write ......And Write.....And Write
Thrill Seekers and Fellow Time Travellers, when I first set out to write my blogs in 2017, my intent was simple: to document my experience navigating life after a stroke. However, over time, my words ventured far beyond the initial boundaries of post-stroke life and rehabilitation.
They became an exploration of thought, an investigation into the nature of resilience, and a chronicle of my ongoing journey. Not just as a stroke survivor, but as a human being seeking meaning, joy, and growth in every day.
This collection of blogs embedded in today’s tome is a window into my multifaceted journey.
For many of us, stroke is a singular, defining moment—a point in time that divides life into "before" and "after."
For me, it was the catalyst for a new way of seeing the world. My blogs do not merely recount the challenges of physical rehabilitation or the milestones of recovery.
Instead, they dive into the deeper layers; what it means to adapt, to accept, to dream anew, and to live fully, even when the map of your life has been forever changed.
This collection was not only for those who have experienced Stroke, but for anyone who has faced an unexpected detour.
Here, I share my thoughts, aspirations, and the evolving philosophy that guides my approach to living—post-stroke, but also my post-epiphany........Please enjoy
The Quiet Strengths of Solitude.
There are many little twists and turns on a Stroke Survivor's Rehab Highway…
A Culinary Achievement on my Long and Winding Road…
My Stroke…... the Remaking of Me. Seven Years on.
This blog\{HMRI SPEECH\} is my speaking notes from a speech I gave to prospective and current sponsors of the Hunter Medical Research Institute \{HMRI\}at the very kind invitation of Professor Coralie English.
The subject was the development of I-REOUND, the role played by the HMRI, the researchers, clinicians, and the integral role played by the Consumer Advisory Group
My desire for Solitude...... Sometimes
Recognizing and Harnessing the Power of Your Inner Strength - A Key to Healing After a Stroke.
The amazing power of music - A bit of Beh history.
The Questions I have been asked......
The Power of Sharing Lived Experience....
An Acknowledgement of Lived Experience.
Meet My Heros of Stroke Week 2024.
The One Question that I am seldom asked.....
Eight years ago, today at 11 am.... I paused and looked back - ever so briefly...
Believe you can and you’re halfway there"
How to Maximise the Benefits of Stroke Survivors Speaking at Medical Conferences.
The Heroes of Stroke -My Tribute To Stroke Week 2025.
The Gifts I Discovered in Stillness
Why Stroke Survivors Should Never Be Reluctant to Get Involved in Co-Design.
