After effects of SCI (spinal cord injury)

By Nikki Rodwell | January 25, 2021 |

So, this week I thought I would share a post about my recovery and in particular where I am at today with spasms caused by my SCI (Spinal Cord Injury).   Firstly, I am very fortunate to have made such an amazing recovery and am grateful every day, since I know many others who sadly haven’t…

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Recovery in progress…

By Nikki Rodwell | February 15, 2020 |

My wheelchair adventures didn’t get off to a great start when I was winched via a hoist into my new wheelchair. I must have looked like a crushed bug dangling there, but Martin found it very amusing and I growled angrily when he asked if he could video the occasion! No, I definitely did NOT want this…

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Eh up! We’re off to Sheffield!

By Nikki Rodwell | December 18, 2019 |

Having waited for nearly 7 weeks to hear the news that I was going to Sheffield (Specialist Spinal Unit), I burst into tears when I finally received the news which felt like all my Christmas’s had come at once!  I was literally elated.  Bizarre, considering I had no idea where and what I was going to, but…

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First Leg of the Journey (without legs!)

By Nikki Rodwell | October 3, 2019 |

People who know me including my wonderful social media followers, will say (I hope) that I am a very upbeat person, sharing positivity, goals and dreams and that generally I am an optimistic and happy person who embraces life to the full.  I’ve always shared so much positivity and my personal achievements on Fb and its…

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