
I was allowed to hold ONE of Andy Frankenstein’s fingers – with a very light grasp – when he taught me to walk. And then he took that one point of contact away and said, “Just PRETEND” you’re holding my hand. Me: 😑 Mmmm hmm. It’s been 9+ years and I STILL use that trick. Just last week I was having trouble so I stuck my right hand out with that delicate teacup grip and said, *I’m holding Andy’s hand, I’m holding Andy’s hand.* It’s time to go back to basics. PRAISE: my pelvic pain is GONE and I’m rebuilding core and cardio strength. THANK YOU, @powherchiro !! I think my body is getting the care I’ve needed since early 2019, but I was dealing with too many things. My lovely neurologist will be pleased. I have new parameters and it’s no wonder that I’ve lost a ton of physical and social confidence. So it’s back to basics. And Dr. Cheryl and her intern, K, made me feel comfortable. I might not be saying everything out loud, but THANK GOD for professionals who have the EQ to know when you need an accommodation or just some assurance. And then Super Dre bosses me around. My balance is better at the moment. 3 weeks ago I was getting stuck on the stairs. Now I’m able to “recruit my neural system” more effectively like Trainer D says. @powerchiro knows I’m not hearing everything – it has been a GREAT experience for me to learn how to function like this in public, and for me to see how people respond to me. Last week Super Dre devised a COMPLETELY NONVERBAL set of hand and lower extremity gestures to signal to me while I was in the @alterginc that my left foot was NOT doing what he said to do. 🤣🤣🤣😑. #avmsurvivor #strokesurvivor #lifeismysport #learninghowtolive #shreddedgrace
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