When Life Throws Lemons, Keep Moving Forward

In case you hadn’t heard, I severely sprained my right wrist nearly four weeks ago. It wasn’t broken, but it might as well have been for how much it slowed me down.

For the first two days, my wrist was in plaster to help reduce the swelling. After that, I wore a neoprene brace for about a week while the inflammation settled. Then came the decision — either continue resting or start rebuilding strength so I could return to my window cleaning work. I chose the latter.

The real challenge wasn’t just the injury — it was the loss of independence.

Simple tasks suddenly became awkward or frustrating. Typing was slow. Photography felt clumsy. Window cleaning was off the table entirely, and everyday life took longer than it should have. I had to adjust how I did everything — and quickly.

Along the way, I explored accessibility tools and apps designed for people with long-term injuries or disabilities. These tools made a real difference, especially when I was limited to using one hand. Voice-to-text, in particular, proved so helpful that I still use it regularly today.

Typing has gradually become easier again. During those early days of recovery, I had to rest my right wrist gently on a neoprene pad and hover it just enough to avoid discomfort. It wasn’t fast, but I adapted.

Last week I returned to window cleaning. It wasn’t easy, and there’s still some discomfort, but the important thing is — I’m working again. That in itself is progress.

There’s still a way to go, but I’m moving forward. I’ve regained momentum, and that matters.