The journey has been hard for MANY reasons …
some of which are easily reducible for others IF the incumbents in roles would listen to those with knowledge & vision
Getting traction for:-
in some quarters but just resistance in others at 4 years it’s time to write another chapter about lack of acceptance of improvements.
Overall
Lea’s summary: Stress full, worrying, humbling, challenging, rewarding,… a slog
Mine might be: Lucky! Life-Altering, Slow slow slow improvement, Frustrating, Anxiety & emotional instability exacerbated by those who should be source of comfort
Hi Simon @SimonInEdinburgh ,
It’s amazing how time flies when you’re having fun isn’t it
As a newbie, I was 2 years last Saturday, I’ve been doing that same as yourself with regard to thinking about where I’ve been and where I’ve still got to go.
Humbling/daunting for me but at the end of the day it’s way better than the alternative that it so easily could have been.
Four years up for me in a couple of weeks. Yes Simon still frustrating and challenging. Anxiety and emotional stability just about on top off………… then taken by surprise with sudden outburst. Don’t talk to me about lack of motivation ! . On the whole far more good days than bad. So keeping my pecker up best I can. As Bobbi would say ‘Keep on Keeping on.
Very interesting Simon. I don’t think we were provided with post stroke info. ie both the mental and physical challenges we will be faced with. The emotions you state I certainly relate to. Hubby has had 2 strokes and is also disabled and worse than I am. He explained the various stages, determination, challenges, frustrations and acceptance, which is where I am at now. Had a few tantrums on the way but learnt how to deal with what life throws at us. Keep going Simon.
I’m sure its been 4 years of highs & lows but you made it & that’s the important bit. With your determination i’m sure there are more improvements to come.
A time for reflecting how far you’ve come maybe & celebrating the wins here’s to a brighter future.
Hi Simon @SimonInEdinburgh. Never forget how far you have come. Perspective is hugely relevant and personal to you. No promises for tomorrow, just more hard work. The rewards are what we make them. Never give up
@SimonInEdinburgh , you have come so far, celebrate the achievements it’s easy to forget what things were like at the start of this, keep going, take care
Thanks for the kind words. While none of us would choose to be catapulted from our old life to the new one It’s not all bad when you accept it and while it is a long slog there are rewards
It was a hard climb, worthy of a pause to look back, and to celebrate when you see how far you have come
There’s quite a few of us celebrating our 4th year, mine is 25th December. Every day I get up in the morning is a celebration while I still can physically.
at 4 years it’s time to write another chapter about lack of acceptance of improvements.
