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

  • 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

  • October 13th 2023 – Chick-Fil-A

    Oct 13th So I had a longgggg night rest last night! This was a wild one, to say the least! I probably fell asleep around 8 o’clock, so this was around 12hrs of sleeping…… I… Read more

  • October 12th 2023 – Reflections

    Oct 12th So, this morning I had the opportunity to wake up extremely restful, and not in a ton of pain! I do always still feel my ribs, and yesterday I did need a pain… Read more

  • October 11th 2023 – Pulse

    Oct 11th Well I feel better and better when I get in up the morning! Long gone are the restless and sleepless nights. I finally feel like I can keep the uncomfortableness under control and… Read more

  • October 10th 2023 – Independence List

    Oct 10th Wow, things really have been able to change and get back in control! The tingling and buzzin that was so prevalent yesterday is no longer there! But has been replaced by a fullness,… 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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