Stroke changed my life in an instant.
Hospitals. Rehab. No words. One arm that would not work.
In this episode of Roll Toward Recovery, I tell the story of how I went from a month at Gaylord Hospital, to a month at Traurig House, to sitting at home not able to talk, read, or write… and how a dusty barn and a blue Schwinn three-wheeler helped me find freedom again.
Gaylord Hospital, Traurig House, and the Gaylord Sports Association didn’t just treat me; they helped me get back into sports and back onto three wheels.
I share:
The early days after stroke
Time at Gaylord and Traurig House
Hours alone in the barn trying to do something positive
Building my first trike one-handed
That first shaky ride on the road
Going back to Gaylord for speech and outpatient therapy
Seeing a low recumbent trike with Gaylord Sports for the first time
The support of my grandmother’s memory, my wife Heidi, and our kids Sam, Brandt, and Eli
This episode is told slowly on purpose, for people living with stroke, brain injury, or aphasia who need extra time to follow the words.
If this story means something to you, please share it with someone who needs hope, or someone who loves to ride.
Support my journey and future episodes here:
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Thank you for listening.
– Mike Weed
