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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”

August 9, 2026

The Overview Effect

What’s that feeling like when you see the Earth, from such great heights? Read more
October 12, 2025

Stabilizer Cascade Theory

Theory for how and why my body is responding so well to all my rehab and body work. Read more
July 28, 2025

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
February 12, 2024

“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
May 30, 2023

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
May 18, 2023

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
December 16, 2024

Focusing On Quad Awareness in SCI Rehabilitation | Dec 8 – Dec 14 2024

12/8 Okay, I’m like halfway through the day, and I’m wondering what the heck is going on. Why am I working on work stuff on Sunday??? Ugh. So, I need to get this body moving!… Read more
December 8, 2024

Exploring STS-90 Neurolab Insights During an Alberta Clipper | Dec 1 – Dec 7 2024

12/1 Holy crap! MY RIGHT FOOT JUST STOMPED ON THE FLOOR! that was crazy! He is really trying to go! I just want to get up and stand up and move! Wow I really felt… Read more
December 1, 2024

Thanksgiving Week Challenges In Spinal Cord Rehab: The Turkey Toilet Trot | Nov 24 – Nov 30 2024

11/24 I’m feeling so much engagement in my body. Right now though, i would really like them all to relax. I’m finally laying on my tum, and my hip flexors and hamstrings gotta chill out.… Read more
November 24, 2024

Feet On The Floor – Progress in Spinal Cord Injury Rehab | Nov 17 – Nov 23 2024

11/17 Waking up, and taking moments to collect my thoughts really helps me throughout my day. Laying and getting straighter? Yep. Sensations in upper thighs, inner thighs, lower legs increasing? Yep. It’s been really nice… Read more
November 17, 2024

Pushing Through My Feet – Overcoming Challenges in My SCI Recovery | Nov 10 – Nov 16 2024

11/10 So my right knee is right up against the hand towel in the bathroom, and I can feel it gently brushing up against my knee! I have really been trying to keep my shoulders… Read more
November 11, 2024

Are My Feet Cold?! – Addressing Temp Sensitivity in SCI Recovery Nov 3- Nov 9 2024

11/3 So I am feeling a significant change happening in my legs, it’s wild. I think this past week was a great chance to try to give my body a bit of a break? But… Read more
November 4, 2024

Continued On My Journey – Progress & New Goals in My SCI Rehab Oct 27- Nov 3 2024

10/27 Wow! were my hips and quads tight last night and feeling the burn from yesterday!! I’m working on letting go of the hamstrings and hip flexors so that they will relax right now, and… Read more
October 28, 2024

It Takes A Village – SCI Recovery With Community | Oct 20 – Oct 26 2024

10/20 You know how when you want to wake up, and try to lay in the bed for a bit, and just talk to your significant other? Yeah, nope. I shouldn’t have done that. I… Read more
October 21, 2024

Legs More Like Legs – Progress in Lower Body Function for SCI | Oct 13 – Oct 19 2024

10/13 My legs are feeling fuller and fuller everyday. My right hip and groin area is really filling out, as are my thighs, my left hip, knees, outer legs, shins, calves, ankles! My heels really… Read more
October 14, 2024

Challenge Accepted – Overcoming Obstacles in Spinal Cord Injury Rehab | Oct 6 – Oct 12 2024

10/6 I woke up this morning and my legs are going through some changes! I don’t know what! But I’ll tell ya what, I’m feeling something changing! I do think though too, that the alcohol… 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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