Gym Junkie
Throughout my life, I’ve never been particularly inclined toward physical activities. I was the kid who struggled to catch a ball and had a hard time with swimming lessons. Team … Read the rest “Gym Junkie”
Tag limbshift
In 2023, the bottom half of my right leg was amputated. The cause was a combination of infection and previously undiagnosed diabetes. This happens to lots of people, and I hope these posts may help others.These posts appear in reverse chronological order, so go to the first story https://jamesobrien.id.au/2023/07/hes-conscious/ and take it from there.
Afternoon Delights
It has been five weeks since I was admitted to the hospital and underwent life-saving surgery. I have no recollection of the first week, as much of it was spent … Read the rest “Afternoon Delights”
Little Things
In the grand scheme of things these tasks seem simple, but I was especially proud today of myself for simply making a cup of tea and going to the bathroom.… Read the rest “Little Things”
Putting It All Together
The need for an early morning pee woke me yesterday morning half way through a dream. In the dream, I was seated in a car alongside a colleague, heading towards … Read the rest “Putting It All Together”
How are you, really?
“How are you REALLY?” has been a question that’s been asked of me quite frequently in the last weeks. My answer has consistently been “I’ve had a couple of tough … Read the rest “How are you, really?”