Messes

Another side effect of the stroke for me is right arm and hand weakness.  It’s not terrible. I’m right-handed, and since the stroke my left-hand functions better than my right, but the right is still my go-to.  This is not tragic.  It is what it is.  But coupled with the right-sided visual impairment, it’s totally…

Partners

The other evening after dinner, Ashley went upstairs—I thought to bed.  But then started hearing some noises, not being able to identify the clanging and screeching, I muted the TV and waited.  “Will you please come help me?”, Ashley asks “Sure, what are you doing? “ As I come up the steps I see Ash…

Searching

Lately, I’m searching for something.  Granted, I’ve spent lots of time in therapy over the years, in 12 step groups, had acupuncture, massage, prayer, meditation – before having a stroke.  Recently, I went to a medium, inquired about past-life regression, sent off for DNA analysis, and saw yet another therapist.  I’m searching. I think it…