Dear Darling Ones, It would be more poetic if I had my first outpatient Occupational Therapy appointment today instead of…
Browsing Category Hermit Truths
What Happens When the Novelty Wears Off?
Dear Darling Ones, My new biggest fear is what’s going to happen to me when the novelty of my condition…
The Problem With Stroke Hands
Hey Darling Ones, Since the stroke I spend a lot of time thinking about my hands. I also spend a…
Stroke Me Day 93: Curious Side-Effects
Dear Darling Ones, There have been a few curious side effects of having a stroke. For instance, I no longer…
It’s My Birthday & I Can Do Hard Things
Hi Darling Ones, Today is my birthday! I’m 51. Today also marks three months since the stroke that upended my…
Stroke Me Day 88: Graduated
Dear Darling Ones, Before we begin, let’s have a moment of silence for Padma Lakshmi leaving “Top Chef.” My very…
Stroke Me Day 84: When Brain Weasels are Right
Hi Darling Ones, For the official record, the brain weasels were right. I have both macular edema and diabetic retinopathy….
Stroke Me Day 75: Sitting With Discomfort
Hi Darling Ones, Author and vlogger Hank Green has Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He announced it in a video recently and hooooooboy…
Stroke Me Day 62: Troca de Cordões
Hi Darling Ones, I’m in that weird position where writing about what’s on my mind makes things better and yet…