After my stroke, I realized how much I multitasked without even noticing. I’m not talking about cooking dinner chatting on the phone. I mean the stuff we do that is automatic, like reading out loud or pouring water from one hand into another. These simple actions actually require multiple steps working together that I can no longer do automatically.When reading aloud, my eyes track the words, my brain forms meaning, and my mouth speaks the sounds all at once. It’s incredibly complex. What used to flow easily now feels overwhelming, leaving me anxious and embarrassed, with increased pain in my eyes and head. Even pouring water requires focus, as the glass grows heavier, most people automatically grip tighter, but I must make the decision to squeeze my hand. These invisible struggles are isolating because no one else sees the effort behind them. That’s why I wanted to share openly about it today. Talking about the frustration, humiliation, and loss of confidence gives voice to what many stroke survivors silently endure. And in that honesty, we find connection and healing.Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and YouTube. Rather listen on Apple Podcasts? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recovery-daily-podcast/id1693924779 Visit my Etsy shop, and join my creative journey at Recovery Upcycling. https://www.etsy.com/shop/RecoveryUpcycling To learn more about vestibular disorders visit https://vestibular.org #StrokeRecovery #InvisibleDisability #AphasiaAwareness #StrokeSurvivor #LifeAfterStroke #HealingJourney #RecoveryCommunity #InvisibleStruggles #StrokeSupport #FindingStrength

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