The Astronaut on Earth

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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

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“There is no going back to once was, I can only keep moving forward”

  • 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

  • “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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Nov 5th – Nov 11th 2023: The Black Cauldron

    Nov 7th Well, how do you describe pain? Because that’s where I’m at right now…. Anyone I talk to in this household seriously has no understanding of pain or what I’m going thru. It’s extremely… Read more

  • Oct 29th – Nov 4th 2023: UTI’s and Train Rides

    Nov 1st Today I have been feeling a lot better. I think it probably was a UTI…… but lots to do and think about! It’s been an incredible time for me thus far, and I… Read more

  • October 22nd – 28th 2023: First Train Ride

    Oct 22nd So, I had a pretty good start to this day! I’ve really been able to get myself up and out of bed on my own actually! And, not to mention….. I actually got… Read more

  • October 20th 2023 – No Braces!

    Oct 20th WOW THERAPY WAS FUCKING AMAZING! I’m really really really fucking happy right now!!! I was actually getting myself up to stand!!!! With no brace!!! No support but with the therapists!!! It was HARD!… Read more

  • October 19th 2023 – BFR

    Oct 19th Another day another note! It’s really exciting to think about how the feeling of tingles and pins and needles is always changing! I feel like the backside and potentially the front side of… Read more

  • October 18th 2023 – Rest Day

    Oct 18th I didn’t get a chance to take notes in the morning, which is okay. I’m glad I’m getting to it still and before I lay down! I had a pretty relaxing day. Didn’t… Read more

  • October 17th 2023 – Hip Dip

    Oct 17th Huh 🤔 I feel wild after getting dry needled again, this was wild, my left and right hips and sides really do feel more inline, and I feel the pressure of my right… Read more

  • October 16th 2023 – Dry Needling

    Oct 16th I got dry needled today! It’s a pretty wild time, because it always is a pretty relaxing time. I have to shimmy about and get on my tum, and I get a bunch… Read more

  • October 15th 2023 – Slow n’ Steady

    Oct 15th Waking up today I really am feeling grateful. Had quite the day out and about yesterday with the madre, and it’s been great trying to get her out of the house! It’s really… Read more

  • October 14th 2023 – Planks

    Oct 14th Well I got to wake up in the morning and discuss some of the changes in real time! Which was super cool! The pins and needles was only around my ankles and down!… Read more

Welcome to my blog!

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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  1. Where the Journey Began
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