We Feel Different...

Hi Marcus

Having to continually adjust myself to adapt certainly took it's toll, if I didn't make huge efforts to get amongst life and go beyond my comfort zone, I would have been more isolated than what I already was .

Like all those ducks , I just kept swimming. 

How do you manage your feeling of being different Marcus ? 

Hi Sue, 

I definitely feel different, but at this stage of my recovery, is this the place that I want to be? One year ago or more, I hated the situation I was in, aphasia, worrying if I could teach, or find a job or peace in life. 

But, like that duck, I am enjoying this new place, also there are challenges and situations I find myself. 

Before my stroke, I had very organized both work and life. I surfed, biked, hiked, swum, yoga, look forward to my trips to the Japanese Alps or Switzerland for riding or climbing, but now they are on the back burner as I rebuilt my job and future. I will meet an economics professor today to talk about my project for developing riding trails in the forgotten villages and small towns. I am excided about this. 

So, like that duck, I am going my own way. 

Marcus

Hi Marcus,

I prefer the term 'unique'! I never was one to follow the crowd, but I've found myself yearning to be like everyone else since my stroke. It's only in the last few months that I've begun to enjoy new journey, I'm taking the road less travelled! All the best with your project, I look forward to reading about your progress with this!

Kat

Hi Katrina, 

Yes, that is the correct word - unique!

I am not strange, weird, or unnormal because I had a stroke, but, I am unique. 

Thanks for showing that to me, Kat. 

Marcus

Hi Katrina and Marcus,

It's why I find such comfort amongst EnableMe. Being able to come together safely to give support and encouragement.

And meeting up with a professor to discuss your plans for developing a trail.  That sounds wonderful Marcus.

I too look forward to your contributions about this project.

Sue