As I teach and meet people soon after they have had a stroke, I see so many grappling with the question “Who am I now?” It’s not an easy question. So much has changed in so short a period of time. But it’s question worth asking. “Who am I now?” could be a question of …
Persistence is very important in stroke recovery. To support our recoveries, we have to be motivated, really want to recover and work hard consistently over the long term. Our brains and bodies must know that recovery matters to us and that we will continue to pay attention to helping ourselves. Setting goals, making schedules, making …
In a talk she gave called on lovingkindness Tara Brach, a wonderful teacher in Washington, DC, quoted a bumper sticker she had seen. She said, “If I lived in my heart, I’d be home right now.” I like this bumper sticker very much. I keep thinking about this quote, asking myself, “Where am I at …
Many times when I give a talk to clinicians I am asked the heartfelt question, “What do I tell patients and family members? I don’t want to give them ‘false hope.’” These clinicians care about us. They don’t want to add to our suffering. They want to encourage us and often they truly don’t know …