After a stroke or other life-changing events, you may question your faith and you may ask: Why me? Why Us? Are we being punished?
Barb has always been committed to her profession as a physical therapist because she believes in the value of her work. Further, she saw the fruits of her labor every day with her patients’ recovery from their injuries. This commitment has been applied to her own rehabilitation. Because of her tenacity she is walking and talking again.
You have a choice, either mope and cope or commit to your rehab. Many in Barb’s situation don’t survive or get out of bed again because of their mindset. Simply because of her commitment, her rehab process and strong family support she has put her life back together.
Many facing such a hurdle think their life is over: “How will I ever enjoy live again?” they ask. Our experience told us “life is not over, although it is different.” You control your destiny!
Be thankful for what you have. Friend, Family, Doctors, Therapist… this is your team, so use them to the best of your ability. This is hard to see at times but your focus for the future must remain positive or your recovery from your stroke will be much more difficult.