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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
August 20, 2023

Standing Frame Tolerance for SCI Health & Wellness | Aug 13 – 19 2023

Getting up in the standing frame, trying my hand at the guitar with bruised ribs. Trying to actually sleep again. Read more
August 13, 2023

More Tossing & Turning – Therapy for SCI Recovery | Aug 6 – 12 2023

Getting in the swing of PT & trying to figure it all out Read more
August 6, 2023

“We did it” Moving Forward from SCI Injury for Recovery | July 30 – Aug 5 2023

Better connections for Stim Pads? Getting outside? Try to do that more! Read more
July 30, 2023

Back In Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation | July 23 – 29 2023

First week back in Michigan and started at The Recovery Project! What a great name for what I’m working on! Read more
July 23, 2023

Back In The Hospital | July 16 – 22 2023

Back in the hospital after only being home for 5 days. Read more
July 16, 2023

First Week Home | July 9 – 15 2023

Back in town, reunited with Max. Trying to figure it all out. Read more
July 15, 2023

Rehab Hospital | June – July 2023

Time in the Rehab Hospital Read more
June 26, 2023

Accident + ICU: Jake’s Perspective

8/31/25 Joe – Where were you when you found out about the accident? It was Thursday, May 18. I was working in Olivet, Michigan, across from the college, on a job with Mitch, Hank, and… Read more
June 26, 2023

Accident + ICU: Jessie’s Perspective

So I wanted to ask my siblings their perspective from this whole ordeal and accident. It’s been a lot to take in by myself, and what Jess has told me was definitely something to stir… Read more
June 26, 2023

Accident + ICU: Laura’s Perspective

My sister, Laura’s Account. Laura’s my immediate older sister, 2yrs older than me. We’re pretty dang close. This is all written from her perspective. Reading and editing this made me cry more times than I’d… 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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