The House We Carry
On learning to listen — and what I found in the dark Last night I lay in bed and began a body scan. It was something I had done many times...
My StoryA collection of 15 posts
After Ataxia: Trust, Emotion, and the Social Brain
Beyond Motor Control: The Cerebellum and the Mind Before ataxia, skepticism felt automatic. I could read subtext in conversations, detect hidden motives, and sense relational tension beneath what was explicitly...
Neuroplasticity in Action: How Exercise Resurfaces Childhood Memories
After my ataxia, something very unusual started happening to me. When I shared it with my doctors, they laughed and dismissed it as meaningless or “just psychological.” But I knew...
Things That Accelerated My Healing:The Habits, Workouts, and Supplements
During my healing process, I’ve discovered that progress is never about a single magic formula; it’s about many small, consistent steps that work together. Here’s what has...
A Holistic Approach to Ataxia Recovery: What I Learned After 2 Years of Therapy
After living with ataxia caused by cerebellar damage for 2 years, I’ve learned that recovery requires a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach. Unfortunately, I’ve also seen common mistakes that...
The Shell I Carry: Living Like a Snail
Do you like snails? Most people feel disgusted when they see them, “slimy little things,” they say. But I admire them. They carry their homes, their burdens, on their backs...