| Introduction
The Story Begins
The Road Back
Earliest Memories
Confusing Noise
An Important Decision
Basic Needs
Making Contact
First Encounter
A Powerful Image
Playing "Footsy"
Emotional Contact
Missing Pieces
I Don’t Understand
Neglect?
Implications for Recovery
There’s a World Out There
Floating Through Fog
Early Rehab
Glimpses of Life Returning
Physical Excercise
More Comes Together
Listening to Wisdom
The Flight
The Courtyard
Malingering? I Don’t Think So!
Leaving Rehab
Sleep Eludes Me
Scary Night
Working Through Meds
Get Me Out of Here!
Going Home
Making Reconnections
Brushing Teeth
Starting Biofeedback
Biofeedback
Early Childhood Connections
Laundry
Vacuuming
Rushing Thoughts
Irritability
Music To My Ears
Venturing Out
Leaving Home
Taking Flight
Fun of Driving Returns
Strangely Familiar
A Simple Task
Cookies
The Fire Breathing Monster
Chinese Checkers
Moments of Healing
I Am Here!
The Excitement of Discovery
Wholeness
A New Appreciation
Learning to Write
Starting From Scratch
What is This Garble?
A Child’s Game
Spelling Test
Homework Assignment
Spelling Practice Sheet (14-15 Months)
My Writing After Three Years
Memories Of Surgery
Peaceful Release
Cold Hands Hot Day
Teeth Cleaning
The Body Reveals
Postscript
Time Line
Notes
Thoughts from Frank to Significant Others
Motivation
Imagery
Biofeedback
Mary’s Stroke
About Mary and Frank Deits
A Final Note
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