Three months ago, I couldn’t walk more then 500-1000 feet or so and couldn’t go outside unsupervised because of the stroke that I had and the damage it caused. Last week, I got to take Leo on a little road trip up to Montana and back home (on our own). I can now do short hikes (one mile or so), drive on my own, and so many symptoms have gotten better. ⛰️
I have a long way to go - recovery from these kinds of brain injuries take a lot of time. But I am so ridiculously grateful and happy that I can do basic things like going outside. I hate when people say this, but it’s true - I feel like I have a new perspective on a lot of aspects of life and am spending a lot of time embracing the moment (both the uncomfortable and the joyful).
Your support and encouragement and kind messages and help have meant the world to me as I’ve been going through this. THANK YOU! 💜
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Its been a little over two months since my stroke and I wanted to pop in with a quick update and a lot of gratitude. I feel like I’m starting to actually notice a lot of healing - looking back a month, I can do so much more now than I could then. I can now carry on a (mostly! 😂) coherent conversations, my shot term memory is better, and I can be up and walk a little bit longer. I feel a lot more like myself, and life is mostly a lot of PT, OT, and then rest.
When I talked about having a stroke, the amount of support I received in all ways from this community was truly overwhelming. I cannot thank you enough for everything. So many people were so generous to me, in so many ways, and enabled me to have the mental space to actually heal. I’ve had a ton of support from friends and family too which I can never say thank you enough for. This was definitely an unexpected start to 2024! I think there will be a lot of processing to do as time goes on, but right now I am feeling really hopeful and very grateful. 😊
Healing is going to be measured in baby steps for awhile. I’ve kept busy with a *lot* of crocheting, all of the puppy cuddles, and a little bit of drawing as my hands allow. I’m hoping to begin slowly returning to work and more of “real life” as I’m cleared to in the next few weeks and months. 🧶
Thank you all again, so much, for everything. 💜
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To say that I am overwhelmed by the response and support to my last video is an understatement. I can never thank everyone enough. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. You have all made it possible for me to be able to actually rest and recover and my medical bills are going to be covered. Your generosity towards me is astounding. Your messages and words have brought so many tears to my eyes. I am so grateful. Thank you, thank you so much. 💜
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I wanted to give a quick update - thank you so much to everyone for your love, support, and kind messages. It’s been two and a half weeks since I had a stroke after a freak jiujitsu accident. Recovery is much more fluid than I’d like it to be - a lot of ups, and a lot of downs.
The first three months will be the most intense as we wait for the vessels in my neck to heal, at which point the danger of any further strokes goes down substantially and I’ll be allowed to start trying to do more. For now, I’m pretty much allowed (and feeling up to) staying horizontal or sitting in the couch.
I’ve been trying to keep my brain active as that’s a huge piece in stroke recovery. As I’m able to I’ve tried to draw, crochet, and learn to knit when my hands are working. 🧶 One thing the stroke damaged was coordination, so sometimes it feels like my brain won’t communicate to my fingers, but for the most part I can still use them.
I’ll still be taking a break from the internet and content creation for some time still as screens etc. aggravate my symptoms a lot but wanted to give everyone a quick update.
Thanks again lovely internet friends 💜
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I had a stroke last week after a freak accident in jiujitsu. I’ve been in the hospital a number of days and have been receiving amazing care. It primarily affected vision, balance and coordination. The next few months have to have a very heavy focus on recovery and making sure it doesn’t reoccur. My prognosis is really good but all my energy will be into recovering. The teams at Denver Health are truly outstanding and I cannot thank all of them enough. I’ll be taking time away from the internet as I heal up. Grateful for this community, see you soon, take care of yourselves. 💜
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Seriously cannot believe comprehend this number…were less than 1,000 away from 1,000,000 subscribers! 😱🤯😲 THANK YOU, everyone who has been here for a single video or for years of this journey! What should we do at 1,000,000!??
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If you've watched my content for a little while, what is the #1 message you take away?
I'm doing a lot of thinking & planning, and was curious what your take-away from my channel is...no wrong answers, I'd be very grateful to hear your thoughts. 😊
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What type of YouTube videos do you find yourself watching the most?
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Merry Christmas my beautiful internet friends! 🎄 I hope it is a peaceful and wonderful one for you this year. I was trying to do a Christmas night livestream but unfortunately won’t be physically up for it tonight - hoping to reschedule later this week! 💜 My apologies for not being able to make it happen today!
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