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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
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
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
September 7, 2025

“Re-Entry Week” // Another Step in the Right Direction for SCI Rehab | Aug 31 – Sept 6 2025

8/31 This is another morning of some really full sensations in my lower extremities and joints!! Honestly my ankles have never felt so full! My left leg was even trying to help pull himself up… Read more
August 31, 2025

Making Something From Nothing // Visceral Manipulation for SCI Rehab | Aug 24 – 30 2025

8/24 Okay, I can feel more and more surging into my lower legs! It’s definitely that “creaky” and slow signal, that has reminiscent points of tingle, but it’s slower, like the TV static on basic… Read more
August 24, 2025

“The Gravel Walks” // Movement Patterns for SCI Recovery | Aug 17 – 23 2025

8/17 This was a rough night. Okay, so I need to reframe how the cyclobenzaprine can help me right now, as opposed to thinking of it like a crutch, because it’s really helping with my… Read more
August 17, 2025

“Recognize What You’re Feeling, Don’t Tell Yourself What You Are Feeling.” for SCI Recovery | Aug 10 – 16 2025

8/10 when I went to the bathroom for the third time today, I got rather emotional because of the flood of thoughts running through my head. Max, Family, Julia, Callie, Mom, John, Jill, Schmüle, Jake,… Read more
August 10, 2025

“Crashing Waves in My Mind” // On The Move for SCI Rehab | Aug 3 – 9 2025

“Crashing Waves in My Mind” and explorations of managing sleep after a spinal cord injury Read more
August 3, 2025

Neurological Thresholds for SCI Rehab | July 27 – Aug 2 2025

Neurological Thresholds for spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Facilitated by new movements in Pilates. 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

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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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