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When 'Can't' Isn't in My Vocabulary, But the System Says Otherwise By Dusty Wentworth

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My life changed irrevocably on 14th May 2025. Thatn's the day I published my first blog post—not about a new hobby, but born from a place of profound personal reckoning. After a subarachnoid haemorrhage left me disabled, and a subsequent diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), doctors told me a stark truth: I wouldn't work again. 'Can't' isn't a word that sits comfortably in my vocabulary. As a former soldier, it's been drilled out of me. New challenges, yes. Difficulties, absolutely. But 'can't'? My experience has always been that with the right support, most obstacles can be overcome. And so, my blog became my therapy—my quest to rediscover myself, to see what I could still do. Just over two months later, on 18th July 2025, I've poured myself into this space, sharing my journey, thoughts, struggles, and small victories. Crucially, I've done it without spending a single penny on promotion, relying sol...