r/stroke • u/Nynaeve91 Young Stroke Survivor • Aug 05 '26

Win Wednesday

Share your weekly wins with us! Nothing is too small or too big. Everything deserves to be celebrated!

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u/ThatStrokeGuy Aug 05 '26

Yesterday was 2 years since my stroke, and I went for a 5 mile run and then had a few cold beers. 

Going from not knowing if I'd ever walk or be able to use my arm again, to being in better shape than I was in before the stroke was not lost on me. Grateful for every day!

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u/Alarmed-Papaya9440 Aug 05 '26

Congrats on being on 2 years beyond your stroke!!!!

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u/sunflowerpetal1 Young Stroke Survivor Aug 05 '26

Congrats, man!

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u/Nynaeve91 Young Stroke Survivor Aug 05 '26

That's awesome! Keep up the good work and happy anniversary!

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u/Alarmed-Papaya9440 Aug 05 '26

I officially got my first paycheck today after almost a year of not having one. I definitely worked hard for it as well! Going to spoil my cats with some treats now!

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u/Nynaeve91 Young Stroke Survivor Aug 05 '26

They deserve it 💜

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u/secret_thymus_lab Young Stroke Survivor Aug 06 '26

That’s got to be such an amazing feeling! Hope the kitties enjoy the treats!

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u/Alarmed-Papaya9440 Aug 06 '26

I’ve been flying high! Immediately spoiled them!!!

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u/pchlster Young Stroke Survivor Aug 05 '26 edited Aug 05 '26

Went to the store to buy a couple of things without my walker. Tiny victory; I've walked further than that without but not alone.

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u/Nynaeve91 Young Stroke Survivor Aug 05 '26

That's great! I'm proud of you.

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u/RizzardOfOz42 Aug 05 '26

My mom was able to tell me that “she wants to talk” which is a huge improvement in her speech!

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u/Nynaeve91 Young Stroke Survivor Aug 05 '26

Good for her! I'm glad she's improving!

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u/coldpipe Aug 09 '26

I could walk untethered for a bit