u/Medium-Schedule438 — reddlx

Today is one year since my stroke

A year ago I had to call 911 for myself after realizing that I was having a stroke. I spent the next 2.5 weeks in the hospital, and then 10 months working with both PT & OT in outpatient rehab.

I made great progress, despite some difficulties remaining. Today, in order to acknowledge my progress, I completed a 3.4 mile hike to the summit of Stone Mountain in NC. It was challenging, but it made me feel fortunate and thankful. A year ago there were so many things I feared I would never do again. I'm thrilled I was mistaken. I feel encouraged today, and I thought that feeling would be difficult to find again.

u/Medium-Schedule438 — 19 hours ago

▲ 12 r/NCTrails

Return to hiking after a stroke

Last year I had a stroke and have spent the past 11 months recovering and, luckily, making good progress. Prior to the stroke hiking was a hobby. I'm new to the State of NC, so I don't know much about the trails here.

For my stroke anniversary I am planning to make my first trip to Western NC and want to do a manageable hike with a good/great view in the mountains. Mountains always bring me a lot of peace and it feels like the best way to acknowledge my physical progress.

I am asking for any towns or specific trails within the 2-5 mile +/- range with some good elevation. I have hiking poles and want something that will be on the high end of easy or moderate. I'm thinking the Asheville area, but open to anyplace really.

Thanks

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u/Medium-Schedule438 — 26 days ago

▲ 11 r/BelleandSebastian

Austin shows

I'm flying to Austin tomorrow morning to attend both shows and while I've been excited all along, the anticipation today is killing me. It's been a minute since I last saw B&S. Looking forward to breakfast tacos and 2 stellar shows

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u/Medium-Schedule438 — 3 months ago