Chapter 28: A Confession in Recovery – “Books, Distant Friends of Knowledge”

The weather is gradually warming up now. I used to keep the house boiler on high because of the cold, but now I can open the windows for fresh air. I see more people outside, often noticing those exercising near my home. It seems the time has come for me to slowly start exercising too. … 더 읽기

Chapter 27: A Confession in Recovery – “Wernicke’s Aphasia, and Hope for Recovery”

I’ve been studying Broca’s aphasia. The more I learn, the more aspects I still don’t understand. So, to better grasp Broca’s aphasia, I wanted to also look into Wernicke’s aphasia, which is related to it. Although there are many other types of aphasia besides these two, I was told that Broca’s and Wernicke’s aphasia are … 더 읽기

Chapter 26: A Confession in Recovery – “Broca’s Aphasia, and My Understanding”

They tell me I’m closer to having Broca’s aphasia. Of course, I still don’t fully understand it. But since my wife says so, I figure it must be true. At first, I couldn’t grasp what this term, ‘Broca’s aphasia,’ meant. My main thought was, ‘What good will understanding it do? I just want to study … 더 읽기

Chapter 25: A Confession in Recovery – “Words Lost in Memory, and a Wife’s Patience”

Many people keep talking to me. I seem to be speaking, but I can’t quite remember what I’ve said. People tell me I spoke… I’m grateful. I vaguely recall struggling with Broca’s aphasia and Wernicke’s aphasia. I kept asking my wife, and she kindly explains, “This is Broca’s aphasia, and this is Wernicke’s aphasia.” Then … 더 읽기

Chapter 24: A Confession in Recovery – “Taehyung Hyung-nim, The Enduring Value of Unchanging Bonds”

I started meeting Taehyung Hyung-nim in February 2024. Considering I couldn’t speak properly when we first met, quite some time has passed. He was one of the people who came to see me after hearing I had been hospitalized since December 20, 2023, and had barely survived a brush with death. Many people came to … 더 읽기

Chapter 23: A Confession in Recovery – “An Inconvenient Daily Life, Yet Precious Connections Continue”

While I’m home, people often contact me. I could go meet them, but then my wife would have to come along. I think it’s something I can do on my own, but my parents come to watch, or my wife has to record my condition and stay by my side. I believe I can manage … 더 읽기

Chapter 22: A Confession in Recovery – “Changing Seasons, Changing Life”

The cold weather is slowly easing, becoming warmer. As the frozen world thaws, I earnestly pray that my heart, my eyes, and my mind will also gradually improve. Just as the seasons change, I hope a warm spring day comes to my life as well. I’ve started studying, and now my dad comes to help … 더 읽기

Chapter 21: A Confession in Recovery – “Wrestling with Memory, and My Wife’s Devotion”

Starting today, I plan to begin cleaning. Before starting any task, I feel the need to organize my surroundings. Even if I’m not good at cleaning, I wanted to do it myself now. But once I actually started, I felt overwhelmed. “How should I clean? I want it to be spotless, but what should I … 더 읽기

Chapter 20: A Confession in Recovery – “A Warm Heart, The Power That Sustains Life”

Without a warm heart, I probably would have ended my own life. When I was first injured, I thought it would heal naturally over time, like any leg injury. But my head was different. It was truly strange. When things didn’t work out no matter how hard I tried, all my thoughts would vanish. People … 더 읽기

Chapter 19: A Confession in Recovery – “Two Gifts for Recovery: Money and a Warm Heart”

I’ve finally returned home and slowly started studying. I’m trying to prepare for and follow the various learning programs the hospital recommended. The frustration of not being able to speak properly still lingers. I often wonder when I’ll be able to speak freely again, like before. At first, I thought it would get better naturally … 더 읽기