My Handshake

Prior to my stroke, I was very accustomed to greeted someone. It depends on the individual person who is initiating a greeting and a situation. Eg. Friends or family members, I sometimes will kiss or hug (or manhug), but meet new people, former business colleagues or playing team sports, I normally will shaking hands.

I am almost four years post-stroke now, I have right side paralysis still, and my right hand is improving - but it is compromised. And I have spasticity with my hand. Luckily, I can move my right hand up-and-down and I have a little bit of feeling but it’s nowhere near functional yet.

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