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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
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
May 25, 2025

Doing Hard Things & Family Visits! Subconscious Processes for SCI Recovery | May 18 – 24 2025

5/18 Hard things. Doing hard things. Seems to be a theme going on here. Today’s the day. Today is the day of the accident. I…. am at a loss of words right now. It’s really… Read more
May 18, 2025

Lake Michigan Lighthouse Project – Take 1 | May 11 – 17 2025

5/11 Wow, another day and another increase in sensation! My legs really needed yesterday! That was a great day of rest! I still incorporated activation into the day, but I really got caught up on… Read more
May 11, 2025

“Maintaining Perspective” to support SCI Rehab | May 4 – 10 2025

5/4 What is it, about reading books? What is it about writing? I feel as though everything that I am learning, I am also able to consolidate in my brain so much better these days… Read more
May 5, 2025

Family Bonds & Calisthenics For SCI Recovery | Apr 27 – May 3 2025

4/27 Wow, it’s my mom’s birthday today! Holy smokes, I miss her. She’s seriously the sweetest person ever, it’s pretty amazing. When you stop and think about the influential people in your life, it’s pretty… Read more
April 28, 2025

Keeping My Body and Mind Useful to Fuel SCI Recovery | April 20 – 26 2025

4/20 Whoa. This morning I woke up with such substantial sensations in my calves, feet, knees! I had a dream last night I was walking around with Anthony and Brandon Rice, planning on playing in… Read more
April 20, 2025

Quad Sets + Sinus Surgery for fueling SCI Recovery | Apr 13 – 19 2025

4/13 My legs are really showing up more and more each day! I’m really impressed with how they’re doing sit to stands off the hand press, that I have been doing after I’m done going… Read more
April 13, 2025

Neural Oscillation Pairing + “Spiritual Experiences” for SCI Rehab | Apr 6 – 12 2025

4/6 Will hinging at my hips/ lower spine/ sacral region, will that be bad for that area if I’m fused from T3- L5? How can I functionally get my spine/ pelvis/ hips in extension or… Read more
April 7, 2025

Neurological Thresholds & Brother’s Birthday Party for SCI Rehab & Recovery | Mar 30 – Apr 5 2025

3/30 You know, I’m thinking about dancing and how your entire body moves during it? To me, this was something I was feeling very different with last night?! I feel like there’s something there, I… 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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