Preparing for facial reanimation surgery has taught me how much value we place on appearances in society and how our opportunities directly reflection this.
I not only feel that all things are possible and fearless even in the face of adversity, I also feel that most things are safe as I know I’ll have her support
Towards the end of September, I’ll be undergoing an 8-12 hour facial reanimation surgery with the hopes of being able to smile fully and show expressions again.
I remember so clearly being stood on the corner of my road unable to walk. It's so easy to forget to stop and realise how far we have come or how daily progress adds up.
There will always be a problem in life. It’s about tackling them each day, little by little. No matter how impossible they seem, you will get through them.
Waking up from brain surgery unable to see, write, walk, feed myself or do the simple things facial paralysis made difficult, has been incredibly hard to accept
Face it when it comes because often our worries are just a fiction of our imaginations and giving time to them is taking away from the time we can spend living
These all feature ingredients which are known as the best foods brain foods including turmeric, dark chocolate, nuts and nut butters, eggs, blueberries and oats
It's been 7 months since brain surgery and as a result of suffering a stroke this journey is nowhere near the end. Here are my 2020 goals for continued recovery
Facing the challenges of recovering from brain surgery in a busy city including social-isolation and fighting for independence despite limited capabilities.
Recovering from brain surgery is long and challenging. You will probably get through one thing, only to be faced with another but building resilience is key
My 12 week update of the challenges and struggles I faced whilst recovering from brain surgery, ranging from acceptance, independence and unexpected changes.
