Team Pain in the Neck Returns to TR24 Legacy WIFFLEBALL Tournament – Join Our Fundraising Effort! The countdown is on! Team Pain in the Neck is making a return to the TR24 Legacy WIFFLEBALL Tournament on June 14 in Jericho, Vermont. This incredible event brings teams together from all over to compete on four legendary replica fields – Fenway Park, Field ofContinueContinue reading “Pain in the Neck”
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International Wheelchair Day 2025
For International Wheelchair Day I chose to update a comic that I made when I got my iBOT PMD from Mobius Mobility almost 3 years ago. I’ve been fortunate to have 4 wheelchairs in the 8 years that I’ve been injured. I started out in a Permobil F5 standing power chair and man, this thingContinueContinue reading “International Wheelchair Day 2025”
Be Kind To Your Mind
In 2017, struggling with depression, a veteran sought help from a behavioral health team at the VA. Through guided meditation, counseling, and therapy, he regained mental and physical strength, fostering a positive relationship with his therapist. Now advocating for mental health, he emphasizes the importance of therapy and self-care in healing.
Alive-versary Year 3
February 11th marks a painful anniversary for the author, remembering the day they lost their previous life. Reflecting on February 10th, 2017, as seemingly ordinary, they recall the blissful ignorance before a life-altering event. Emphasizing life’s fragility, the author urges appreciation of every moment, guided by faith in divine plans for the future.
Home for the Holidays
The author reflects on their evolving experiences celebrating Christmas from 2013 to 2019. After joining the Army, they appreciated holidays with family, even while facing challenges like hospitalization in 2017. By 2019, they enjoyed a joyful Christmas surrounded by loved ones, illustrating personal growth and resilience amid life’s changes.
Goal Setting and Staying Motivated
If there is one thing that I hope you take away from my journey, it is that there is always something to strive for. Complacency can seem easy to embrace, especially after such a life changing injury. It would be too easy for me to sit around and mope about how I’ll never be strongContinueContinue reading “Goal Setting and Staying Motivated”
Family Friday: Jake
Being the youngest of 3 has its ups and downs. Zach and Josh always got the back seat of the van. Zach and Josh had the big bedroom, and to top it all off, they had the TV in their bedroom! Back then it seemed unfair that they received special treatment and I didn’t. AsContinueContinue reading “Family Friday: Jake”
Family Friday – Kass
Happy Friday everyone! I have to admit that the idea of doing a Fam Friday post intimidates the heck out of me. I avoid stirring up old emotions as much as I can because it can be a dangerous hole to fall into. That being said, after seeing how therapeutic this blog is for Joshua,ContinueContinue reading “Family Friday – Kass”
Family Friday – Mom
Hello everyone! I am Josh’s mom, Maria and I will be sharing my perspective on how Josh’s injury has affected my life. I have to admit, it seems a bit strange to be talking about it. So much of what I’ve endured over the last two years seems insignificant in comparison to what Josh has been handed. My hope is that by sharing myContinueContinue reading “Family Friday – Mom”
Family Friday – Dad
First, I want to thank Josh for sharing this platform with me. I don’t typically shy away from talking to large groups but realizing 14,000 + people have visited this page makes me hope I can meet the standards Josh has set.This is Josh’s dad, Matt and I want to take this opportunity to talkContinueContinue reading “Family Friday – Dad”