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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

  • September 21st 2023 – The Salazar

    Sept 21st So waking up this morning, and laying flat on my back, has produced more sensations than I have felt to date. The consciousness and awareness when I cannot actually see my legs is… Read more

  • September 19th 2023 – Metal Rods

    So, yesterday marked the 4 month mark of the accident. Which is tough to realize. But at the same time, it does feel really good to have made as much progress as I have! And… Read more

  • September 18th 2023 – Straight Leg

    So today I did the “straight leg” and “knee tuck” exercises and when I was doing the “knee tucks” my legs were moving so much!! It was honestly incredible! Like, both of my legs were… Read more

  • September 17th 2023 – Stand Tall

    So this morning, I took the opportunity to do some leg thrusts, and some knee raises while I was laying down. It was part of my meditation, sensing and feeling in tune with my body.… Read more

  • September 16th 2023 – First Case of The Munchie’s

    So this morning the feeling in my hips and butt are getting intense! There are so much more of them! I actually got on all fours, and got my hips rocking around side to side,… Read more

  • September 15th 2023 – Pants Down!

    So my legs are feeling a fullness to them they haven’t noticed before, and the heat generated within them is significant! New bed topper and I am not chilly when I woke up!! When I… Read more

  • September 14th 2023 – Tired

    Soooo my legs are legitimately super tired!!! I can feel that in my quads and hamstrings, and in my calves!!! Working on my independence list and I have a few things I still need to… Read more

  • September 8th 2023 – Wrapped

    So the pins and needles feeling is getting more present in my left leg! It changes with the position that I’m laying on too, with the back feeling the “worst” and my tum being the… Read more

  • September 7th 2023 – Goosebumps

    Goosebumps on my left leg while I’m actually cold?!?! The tingles are back in full force, especially after therapy! Therapy went really well! I was doing sit-to-stands to wasn’t getting a ton of help from… Read more

  • September 6th 2023 – Healing Scar

    The “pins and needles” feeling is changing, it’s more like a “warm and fuzzy” feeling and much less uncomfortable….. Right lower leg is feeling almost like the whole thing is wrapped, or i can feel… 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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