Welcome to “Life After”…this blog is a space to share what I’ve learned , what I’m learning, and what life looks like after a major change whether its a traumatic health event, retirement or just those turning points where we realize things will never be the same. The resilience, finding purpose or finding your way when life takes a turn because every ending is the start of something new.

I can remember when it all changed. Before my event I rode my bike 20-40 miles each time depending on how I felt. I served in the USMC follows by a 35 year career with a major retailer. Life looks very different now but it’s not over. In fact in some ways , it feels like a new beginning.

Let me tell you a bit about myself. I’m a Marine veteran, I transitioned out of the Marine Corps into what became a 35 year career with a top retailer. My plan was to work 2-3 more years before retiring and slowing down. In my last job I did a lot of public speaking. Actually for as long I can remember using my voice was always a strong suit. I have always lead teams no matter what job I was in. Then on January 2, 2025, my sense of independence and identity changed. It was scary, humbling and forced me to confront not just what I could not do but what I was still able to do which in the beginning was basically nothing.