When a journey is as massive as recovering from losing a limb, I can assure you it’s tough on the mind, you simply can’t stop thinking about the mountain ahead. So, on my ‘make a new life not rebuild the old one’ theme.. I’m celebrating small wins. And I would love to also hear yours?

When I was told I needed to re-invent myself completely differently I had no idea that I would find it so mentally and emotionally challenging. Sport WAS my life. So how do I change my expectations?

OMG it’s been a challenging day.. both mentally and physically. However, I now have a new tattoo to replace the one I lost when I had my leg chopped off.

Today I was determined. I was prepared, it was sunny and still, so what better a day to tackle ALL of Forest hill for the first time? [Available as a video blog here: https://youtu.be/msY6FmJ0nCk]

I was surprised and a little bowled over as to the level of feedback from my previous vlog: almost all of which was via DM, rather than a public post. Maybe this is a topic I need to talk more about: I wonder why it’s so taboo? Today I talk about sleep… or lack of!

APPS MENTIONED:

Headspace: https://www.headspace.com/

Smiling mind: https://www.smilingmind.com.au/

Today Was the first time I properly spoke to anyone about an official return to work. I have come to look at the return to work differently and I now have some grave concerns.

There are a few unspokens about being a woman that we all have to deal with.. it’s pretty sh*t but it happens anyway. Here’s one of them.. the Menopause. I’m a bit tired of allowing the leg to dominate my life to today I refuse to talk about it and instead deal with a completely different taboo subject. Also available as a video blog here: https://youtu.be/TFHxL8pav4k

Today marks seven months since my left leg below the knee amputation and here are the important additions to my list of achievements this month. Plus, I talk about the ‘head game’ challenge of dealing with an acquired disability. WATCH THIS AS A VIDEO BLOG HERE https://youtu.be/T7aQiTTagdM

Let’s be honest here. This is the biggest milestone moment in my whole journey so far. I made it blatantly clear that I wanted to be able to ride my bike again somehow. Now this wasn’t the racing bike, but this wee mountain bike (with all its modifications) will play an absolutely vital role and today was a MASSIVE day. Yes I was absolutely terrified - but I DID IT! AVAILABLE AS A VIDEO RIGHT HERE https://youtu.be/7ToXNLF5Wjg #nocupcakesleftbehind #cupcakecartel

This is a comment I made when I was in the bike shop today – I was talking about having to really learn how to walk again. The guy behind the counter made a comment that I have been thinking about ever since.