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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
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
March 30, 2025

Sit-To-Stands On The Go! Perception From Action to help SCI Recovery | Mar 23 – 29 2025

3/23 Wow! My legs are so engaged today!!! Callie and I were able to have a great start to the morning! I’m pretty glad to have her to work through all the things I have… Read more
March 23, 2025

“Ichi-Go Ichi-E” Create / Control for SCI Recovery | Mar 16 – 22 2025

3/16 Adaptive e-sports equipment for folks working to regain function, mirror neurons, and more?! To help regain stability and motor control?! Seems like something I might have to investigate and add to the list!?? So,… Read more
March 17, 2025

Dreaming of the Sledge – Diaphragmatic Breathing & Pelvic Floor Strengthening for SCI Recovery | Mar 9 – 15 2025

3/9 If I can do kegels while holding in a number 2, will this help me eventually be able to learn to voluntarily relax the external a. Sphincter muscles? Seems weird and a funny area,… Read more
March 10, 2025

Getting Stronger Everyday! – Intermediate Goals and Progression for SCI Rehab | Mar 2 – 8 2025

3/2 Dang. Paul just left this morning. He had something really nice to say, and that was, “Hey, you know where you’re going. You know what you’re doing. You’re getting these legs working, but be… 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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