A moment of paralysis after the last brain bleed, and of near blindness.
Moments of fear and despair.
Moments of intense rehabilitation, learning to move, see, and feel sensation.
A moment of hope as I learned about neuroplasticity.
A moment of clarity as I weaned off an anti-seizure medication, then moments of intensity as burning type nerve pain became apparent.
Moments of learning mindfulness, learning to calm my mind, learning to live alongside the strong sensations and overwhelming feelings.
Moments of reemerging back into society and finding community.
Moments of pure joy as I achieved my goals, walking further and further, of standing up on a surfboard again.
The constant moments of being loved and supported, thanks to my soul mate and our little back dog.
These moments and many more make up my journey of acquired brain injury.
Photo taken 20 March 2018: Three years post bleed, the first major bush walk to Cape Torrens, KI – a 4.5 kilometre walk.