Episode 22 — When You Realise You Were Never in Control
Driving, awareness, and ordinary life after survival
After a heart attack, it’s not the big moments that always hit hardest — it’s the ordinary ones.
In this episode, I talk about getting back behind the wheel about a month after my heart attack, and what driving quietly revealed to me about control, awareness, and responsibility.
This isn’t about fear.
It’s about noticing life more clearly.
Driving became the first everyday reminder that control was always an illusion — and that what replaces it after survival isn’t panic, but presence.
If you’re not driving yet, this episode isn’t something you need to think about now.
There’s no timeline you should be on.
It’s simply a reflection on how ordinary life feels different once you’ve been forced to slow down and pay attention.
If you’re still early days and your thoughts feel unsettled, I’ve created a calm, supportive resource called the 7-Day Mind Reset Plan — nothing heavy, just something to steady your head when it won’t slow down.
👉 https://strongerafterthestorm.com/the-7-day-mind-reset-plan/
💻 Visit StrongerAfterTheStorm.com — the home of the podcast and weekly Reflection Letters.
📩 Each week I write an honest letter for men rebuilding life after a heart attack. You can join in on the site.
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🤝 And if you know someone going through the same storm, share this with him. It might be just what he needs today.
