My mother-in-law threw a small party for me. It was a gathering to encourage me as I stayed at her house, receiving my family’s care after being discharged from the hospital. It was a truly delightful time, an unexpected warm welcome. We shared delicious food, laughed, talked, and took photos together. My spirits felt much lighter in the lively atmosphere I hadn’t experienced in a long time.
I had forgotten that my hair was short while I was in the hospital. I hadn’t been aware that it was shaved for surgery and treatment after my stroke. But now that I’m home, seeing myself in the photos we took with my family made me smile. “Oh, my hair’s really this short.” While in the hospital, I had no room to care about my appearance, focusing solely on my condition and treatment. Now, even such small details are coming into view one by one. It was strange but fascinating to think that being able to notice these minor changes itself signified my recovery.
Indeed, humans are social beings. When I was alone in the hospital room, I felt lonely due to the disconnection from the world. But now, laughing, talking, and interacting with my family, I truly feel alive. My mother-in-law even decorated beautifully with balloons, and her warm heart towards me was truly appreciated. In that moment, I thought, “I’m truly recovering now.” I felt so good with the hope that I could work again once my body recovered. Although my language disorder persisted, a vague sense of anticipation that it would gradually improve enveloped me.
Though I still can’t speak fully, the tasks I need to do are organizing themselves in my mind. Despite the language problems caused by damage to my brain’s Broca’s and Wernicke’s areas, past work duties and future plans are slowly surfacing in my head. I feel like my mind is getting better. Forgotten memories are returning, and my thought processes seem clearer than before.
I also had thoughts of quickly settling a large sum of money I had borrowed from someone before the stroke. The responsibility and burden weighed heavily on me. But at some point, that thought also disappeared, and my mind became peaceful again. Perhaps it was a burden so immense that I couldn’t bear it, and my brain might have temporarily blocked that thought.
I talked with my brother-in-law and heard him say, “It’s a relief,” and though I didn’t fully understand, it felt genuinely good. My father-in-law also said, “It’s good, it’s good,” and although I didn’t hear it perfectly, I felt his sincerity. Moments of praying with my family also come to mind. Their heartfelt prayers were a great source of strength for me. This life now feels so much more precious and warm than when I was in the hospital.
“Let’s start again. Let’s live again. Fighting!” I resolved to myself. The painful experience of the stroke taught me a new meaning of life. Now, based on the lessons learned from this illness, I want to live a life where I bring hope to others facing similar difficulties.
✅ Simple, Repetitive Word Practice – Speech Support (English)
- Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow
- Songpyeon Songpyeon Songpyeon Songpyeon Songpyeon Songpyeon Songpyeon Songpyeon Songpyeon Songpyeon
- Doctor Doctor Doctor Doctor Doctor Doctor Doctor Doctor Doctor Doctor
- Iron Iron Iron Iron Iron Iron Iron Iron Iron Iron
- Pumpkin Pumpkin Pumpkin Pumpkin Pumpkin Pumpkin Pumpkin Pumpkin Pumpkin Pumpkin
- Whistle Whistle Whistle Whistle Whistle Whistle Whistle Whistle Whistle Whistle
- Walnut Walnut Walnut Walnut Walnut Walnut Walnut Walnut Walnut Walnut
- Rainbow Rainbow Rainbow Rainbow Rainbow Rainbow Rainbow Rainbow Rainbow Rainbow
- Sweet potato Sweet potato Sweet potato Sweet potato Sweet potato Sweet potato Sweet potato Sweet potato Sweet potato Sweet potato
- Socks Socks Socks Socks Socks Socks Socks Socks Socks Socks
- Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit
- Eggplant Eggplant Eggplant Eggplant Eggplant Eggplant Eggplant Eggplant Eggplant Eggplant
- Scissors Scissors Scissors Scissors Scissors Scissors Scissors Scissors Scissors Scissors
- Cloud Cloud Cloud Cloud Cloud Cloud Cloud Cloud Cloud Cloud
- Strawberry Strawberry Strawberry Strawberry Strawberry Strawberry Strawberry Strawberry Strawberry Strawberry