I create my own playbook for stroke and vestibular recovery, figuring out how to handle triggering situations. In sobriety, it’s straightforward—I can’t drink, no exceptions. But with my vestibular disorder, I can’t just cut out the world around me. Life moves, and I have to find a way to function without pushing myself past the point of no return. Sometimes, I don’t realize I’ve gone too far until it’s too late, and I’m stuck in bed paying the price.

My body doesn’t care what I want. If I push too hard, it pushes back. The temptation to test my limits is always there, whether it’s walking too far with my dogs or sneaking a peek at the TV when the Commanders score a touchdown. But every time I ignore the warning signs, I regret it minutes later when pain and a concussion-like discomfort take over. I have to turn off my “wanter,” listen to my body, and replace impulse with principles. Sticking to my recovery playbook fully, with no exceptions, is an act of surrendering to what I can’t control. In sobriety, serenity came from surrender, and I trust it will be the same in stroke and vestibular recovery.

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