Where the Journey Began
A traumatic accident changed my life, setting me on a path of recovery, self-discovery, and growth
“There is no going back to once was, I can only keep moving forward”
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The Astronaut On Earth
The reasons why I call myself an Astronaut On Earth, it turns out, have been growing as I have been learning more about astronauts, space, neuroscience, kinesiology, and continuing my rehabilitation from my Spinal Cord… Read more
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“Innerdependence”
Feb 12th Innerdependence – I love that this has the squiggles underneath! This is insane! THATS the word I was looking for! The idea of being able to THINK and do things on your own!!!… Read more
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Procedure List
So, This is kinda a doozy too. I am not sure if anyone had a chance to read my injury list, but this one is also alot to take in. If you are one of… Read more
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Injury List
So, what you’re about to read took me a couple of weeks after my accident for me to finally get a brief list from my doctors. It was surreal, lying in the hospital, waking up… Read more
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Wrangling my GI & Moving Forward for SCI Recovery | Feb 8-14 2026
Busy Week wrangling my GI tract. Lots to manage, but moving forward and progressing! Read more
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Waking Things Up – New Seat Day! For SCI Rehab | Feb 1 – 7 2026
Movement and activation increase with new base of support! Read more
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More and More Extension Work! for SCI Recovery | Jan 25 – 31 2026
Busy week for the legs in extension & first attempt brace modifications Read more
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Cross – Disciplinary Works // Getting Back In The Groove for SCI Rehab | Jan 18 – 24 2026
Another week for the books, with physics, movement specialists, and body changes. Read more
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Rough Week // Trip to Chicagoland for SCI Rehab | Jan 11 – 17 2026
Medical Industry in the US at its finest. Gut woes to round out the week. Read more
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Working More at Home & On My Own for SCI Recovery | Jan 4 – 10 2026
Busy Week at Home and spending less time at Physcial Therapy Read more
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Feeling and Believing in Yourself for SCI Recovery | Dec 28 2025 – Jan 3 2026
12/28 – Flip The Script Reflexes… what’s it all about?! Because we originally get the term from Rene Descartes, and then a man (Physiologist) named Marshall Hall, in the 19th century, more specifically in 1833.… Read more
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Writing Exercises, Pattern Making & Christmas Time! for SCI Recovery | Dec 20 – 27 2025
Pattern making and consolidation before Christmas celebration! Read more
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Independence First – Tool Donation / Balancing It All for SCI Recovery | Dec 14 – 20 2025
“Easy, Easy” – Independence First – Consolidating what I’m learning & working on balancing it all. Read more
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Exo Stair Training, Visceral Manipulation & The Optimist for SCI Rehab | Dec 7 – 13 2025
Exo stair training, cognitive distortions, working on consolidating all this new info, plus visceral manipulation! Read more
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I’m Joe! I am currently working on getting back on my feet, and living life after a pretty wild accident. Through this blog, I aim to share my insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of relearning and navigating the world outside.
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