After suffering a stroke, letting go of control felt like a terrifying leap. But I found that clinging tighter to who I used to be only makes things hurt more. There is a peace that emerges out of surrender. Releasing control opens my arms to something greater than myself and gives me the humility to accept help and guidance. I’m learning to go with the flow instead of fighting the current.

Through surrender, accepting my disability, and being willing to say “yes” to help, life is becoming more comfortable and manageable. Still, when someone asks if I need help, my immediate response is, “no, thank you,” before I even consider if I do in fact need help. Often, I regret not accepting the help. I know that with practice I can learn to pause, surrender, accept, and understand that I don’t have to suffer the consequences of my pride.

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