I’ve left the hospital. On my way home, I stopped by my mother-in-law’s house. Stepping out of the familiar hospital room into a new space feels both strange and exciting. It’s truly wonderful to see all my family. My mom and dad, my mother-in-law, father-in-law, my brother-in-law, sister-in-law, and my beloved children—just seeing these precious … 더 읽기
I kept telling my wife and my mom, “I want to leave the hospital.” Due to my earnest pleas and stubbornness, I eventually went home. Despite the hospital staff’s dissuasion, I chose to be discharged. Even though I hadn’t fully recovered from the stroke, I desperately wanted to escape the stifling and helpless feeling of … 더 읽기
I’ve left the hospital. The doctors told me, “Let’s continue treatment a little longer.” My wife, my mom, and my dad also said, “Let’s stay at the hospital a bit longer.” They must have known that I hadn’t reached a complete stage of recovery and that continuous professional treatment was necessary. But it was too … 더 읽기
On December 20, 2023, my time at the hospital began. I was diagnosed with a stroke and suffered extensive brain damage from a cerebral hemorrhage, leading to loss of consciousness. Specifically, the Broca’s and Wernicke’s areas, critical for language, were severely affected, causing significant difficulties in speaking and understanding. The doctors told me I had … 더 읽기
2023년 12월 20일, 저의 병원에서의 시간이 시작되었습니다. 뇌졸중이라는 진단을 받고, 뇌출혈로 인해 뇌의 여러 부분이 손상되어 의식을 잃고 쓰러졌습니다. 특히 언어 중추인 브로카와 베르니케 영역에 큰 손상을 입어, 말을 하고 이해하는 데 심각한 어려움을 겪게 되었습니다. 의사 선생님들은 제가 30군데 이상 뇌를 다쳤다고 말씀하셨습니다. 그 후로 길고 힘든 싸움이 시작되었습니다. 아직 모든 것이 완전히 끝난 … 더 읽기
I was waiting to take a shower. As I prepared to wash myself with the help of a caregiver, it suddenly struck me that I had no memory whatsoever of what I’d been thinking or how I’d been cleaning myself all this time. This realization was a huge shock. So, I cautiously asked my wife, … 더 읽기
My wife and I talk little by little. Of course, it’s still hard for me to form complete sentences, and my wife often interprets and completes what I’m trying to say. Nevertheless, sitting face-to-face and talking like this feels genuinely good. It felt like we were attempting a deep conversation after a long time. During … 더 읽기
There’s no “work” to do at the hospital, at least not in the meaningful, productive sense I used to know. But this is my work. In fact, it’s the most important work I have right now. Every day, at a set time, I undergo physical therapy. Therapists assist me for 50 minutes. They help me … 더 읽기
After meeting my mom and younger sibling, I’ve felt a little better. Their voices, touches, and gazes reawakened forgotten emotions within me. My mom’s warm hand brought back memories of her caressing me as a child, and my sibling’s playful smile made me feel the bond of brotherhood once more. Since being hospitalized, I’ve been … 더 읽기
Today, I suddenly opened my eyes, and my wife was there at home. To be precise, it wasn’t ‘home’. It was still a hospital room, but my wife was here taking care of me. I was so surprised, but at the same time, a wave of relief washed over me. It was the moment I … 더 읽기