Day to day living can be difficult as is for anyone, yet being a stroke survivor is something else isnt it? If you are reading this I know you know what I mean by this. Its difficult enough as is, let alone striving to achieve goals as well as continuing to take steps forward post stroke. At my wife Gopika and my Haldi pre wedding celebration it all went to plan after many, many weeks of preparation. However it was most definitely not a one man show. We knew we needed a lot of help, and so we talked my mum (Kathleen) to see if she could assist us, and boy oh boy she stepped up to the job big time! (thanks mum).
I had to stop working at the age of 17, stop studying, couldn’t drive and all of the things that come with that.
It is now 17 years later as I write this month’s blog (64 blogs later and 17 Podcasts listed so far and counting).
To have a successful stroke recovery does take time, effort, pain, anger, frustration and let’s be honest, every other emotion that you can think of comes along for the ride. Accepting everything that comes along for the ride is another thing altogether though.. It will feel as if you are trying to walk up a big hill with a heavy backpack of emotions weighing more than your body weight for months to years on end. Stroke recovery is honestly NOT AN EASY JOURNEY.
When and if you commit yourself to a good journey ahead from when you had a stroke, there should be no other option than to commit wholeheartedly to the journey/process.
I have seen and talked to my fair share of other stroke survivors on my Instagram Page and seen that it is far more difficult to progress forwards without a strong drive assisting you to move forwards…
To access this strong drive it will take creating a good team of people to assist you on your journey.
I have seen my fair share of fantastic therapists and other fantastic people that have assisted me on my journey that i’d be happy to recommend to you as well as help keep you calmly motivated to continue moving forwards. Read what a few of my clients have said: “Julian has been nothing short of dedicated and supportive towards me. Julian has made me feel far more comfortable in my own skin than before we connected.”
“I feel calmer and more in control of my emotions.”“I feel happier and more engaged in my life.”
“I feel more confident in social situations.”
These are just a few reviews from some of my clients, and I can honestly stand here proudly and say that they have all made significant progress and are all living a more balanced life since initially connecting with Julian Reddish Counselling.
As the title of this blog states: “From Stroke Survivor to Pre-Wedding Celebration and How You Can Get There Too”, there certainly has been one hell of a journey from the night I blacked out (had a stroke) whilst driving to where I am now writing this blog. Being now a married man with a bright future ahead I can say that it feels absolutely fantastic, and I can say I dedicate myself and my future to helping other stroke survivors reaching their dream destination/s. There are risks involved with progressing forwards I can firmly say that, but God they have been worth it for me and will be for you too (if you choose)
My original Mission was originally to help inspire, support and assist stroke survivors on their post-stroke journey, and I can happily say nothing has changed. There will be more to come in the pipeline, so stay tuned.
Be inspired.
Be you.
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