I think I've had a breakthrough

Jennifer
Jenniferon Friday, April 22 2022
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I've always loved word puzzles. Crosswords, Scrabble ... anything word related. When I was in hospital after my stroke my sister bought me a puzzle book. I got so frustrated because I couldn't complete puzzles. The words just wouldn't come to me. Two days ago I picked up the book and powered through a full page crossword ... then another ... and another. Moving on to other puzzles like clueless I can do them all again. 

This is such a relief because I felt like a huge part of my life was missing.

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Diana

Jennifer, that is soooo good!!

I am so, so damn happy for you, that is a huge milestone. Can you sahre a photo? I would love to see what you're up to.

I will include your celebration in the next newsletter - bloody brilliant!!

 

Diana

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Jennifer

Hi Diana, what do you want in the way of a photo?

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Diana

Are you happy to share a photo of you holding up a cross word puzzle? x

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Jennifer

Diana I've sent you an email with a photo.

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Diana

Thank you, lovely. You look so, so happy. 

Hey All, let's celebrate this amazing milestone with Jennifer. Getting back to the activities that make you happy is wonderful. 

Jennifer with her crossword puzzle.

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Testie

Congratulations, I still struggle with sudoku!

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Diana

Holey Moley Jennifer,

There are so many comments for you on Facebook. 

Here are some of them:

Karen

What an achievement! Congratulations.

Thank you to Jennifer for sharing her experience with mental health challenges after stroke. Depression and anxiety affect so many of us and it's great to normalise seeking treatment.

Rishana

Well done, congratulations on completing your crossword, you must be so proud of yourself. Keep up the excellent work, remember all accomplishments are milestones, baby steps are good you go girl and keep that beautiful smile going.

John

Congratulations Jennifer that's the first of many to come you just keep setting your goals an ticking them off as you go cause the more you try the easier it gets an the more you achieve emotions will take a good while to settle down mines been 13years but people around you care will care enough to understand an most important don't let it beat you be strong mate an God bless you

Cheryl

Well done Jennifer…I understand how amazing this is.

 

Jack

That’s a very proud look, well done and keep going. This is inspirational to many

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