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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”

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
July 27, 2025

“Can You Kick It?” // Making Connections for SCI Recovery | July 20 – 26 2025

Making new connections while healing from the spinal cord injury makes for a rather interesting experience! Read more
July 20, 2025

Lake Michigan // Party Time and Up For 23hrs – SCI Rehab Marathon | July 13 – 19 2025

7/13 My legs are really extending out while I’m laying in supine more and more while I’m waking up in bed! So much to think about when I get down on the floor. Which exercises… Read more
July 13, 2025

T-Shirts, Fundraising, and Reciprocal Motion for SCI Rehab | July 6 – 12 2025

7/6 So I always liked mornings, but these days they’re really hard because I gotta wake up and I have such a giant urge to use the restroom. But I did something different this morning,… Read more
July 6, 2025

We Need Both – Upright Weight-Bearing & Reciprocal Motion for SCI Recovery | June 29 – July 5 2025

6/29 So I’m still thinking about the pull up bar/ gymnast rings combo. I think I can try to do some exercises here where I can try to keep my legs extended. Like an L-sit,… Read more
June 29, 2025

Sadness vs Unhappiness – Contracting the Ab’s full time for SCI Rehab | June 22 – 28 2025

6/22 Wow was that one of the saddest and most heartfelt moments I’ve had in such a long time. The image of Max, sitting and watching, patiently for me, as I was pulling out of… Read more
June 22, 2025

Legs in Extension & Family Visits for SCI Recovery | June 15 – 21 2025

6/15 I guess, days like this are bittersweet and very hard. There is so much my body needs, and it’s so hard. It’s so hard, mentally and physically. And I really need to keep moving.… Read more
June 15, 2025

Small Repetitive Movements for SCI Rehab | June 8 – 14 2025

6/8 I’m doing this to be kinder for my future self. I’m working these abs to help control what extends out from underneath them. It’s a slow process, but each morning, I’m feeling my legs… Read more
June 8, 2025

“I’m Safe” – Mental Cues for SCI Recovery | June 1 – 7 2025

6/1 Had a good morning with Callie! Got in the pool today too!! I’m really excited to see where the pool work is headed!!! This was really cool, because Callie was helping me work on… Read more
June 1, 2025

Independent Leg Initiated Movements – SCI Rehab Movements| May 25 – 31 2025

5/25 Preloading my legs first before movements… it’s almost like I need to be loading my legs and attempting the movement, prior to getting assistance from my hands. And slowly by slowly, I can keep… 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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