Finding Hope in Slow Progress

You can do it :)

Hey Fam,

Heres something you can read to cheer yourself up if you need to.

After a stroke (or any neurological injury for that matter), recovery can sometimes feel frustratingly slow. One person once shared that they expected progress to look like climbing a staircase—each day a clear step up. But instead, it felt more like a winding path, with days of movement and days of stillness.

They began to doubt themselves, wondering if anything was really changing. But then came a gentle reminder: “Remember where you started. The small things you can do now were impossible at first. That is real progress.”

Stroke recovery is much like planting a seed. At first, it seems as if nothing is happening. But beneath the surface, roots are forming. With patience and daily care, a small shoot emerges, and slowly, it grows stronger.

If you feel discouraged by slow progress, remember—every effort counts. Healing is happening, even in the quiet moments. 🌱

With love,

BP