Unlocking Brownie

18/09/2026

Not going to lie, at times this day seemed a million miles away. There were moments when I genuinely never thought it was going to be possible.

But today… I’M HOME. ❤️🏡

Alyson has worked so unbelievably hard to make the house perfect for me, making sure everything is ready and that I can come home safely, comfortably and with as much independence as possible.

As I arrived home in my power chair, the emotions just hit me. There were tears of joy, relief, pride… honestly, a mixture of everything.

Things may look very different to how I imagined they would, and I know there’s still a long road ahead. But after everything that has happened, being back in my own home, with my family, is something I will never take for granted.

There were times I thought this day would never come.

But it did.

I’m home. ❤️

18/09/2026

I would like to take credit for this

Farewell to Chase Park

Well, Chase Park… the time has come,
I’m finally heading home.
Back to the madness of family life,
And no more calling this place my second home.

What a journey it’s bloody been,
And you’ve all been part of my story.
Through the hard days, the good days,
And the occasional moment of glory.

You’d walk into my room to find
The football or racing blasting away,
And me covered head to toe in orange
From cheesy Wotsits… every bloody day.

Then suddenly you’d hear the horn…
Don’t panic, nothing was wrong.
I’d just backed a winner on the horses
And obviously everyone needed to know I’d won.

Stu, thanks for the dad jokes,
Some good… some absolutely s**te.
Shane, thanks for the laughs
And for understanding my dark sense of humour just right.

Donna, thank you for always
Somehow saying the wrong thing,
But saying it with so much love
You could somehow get away with anything. 😂

Alina, you always knew what to say,
And exactly how to keep me in my place.
You were pretty good with Benny too,
Although after playing with him, the exhaustion was written all over your face.

Nicole, thanks for bullying me
Into actually going to the quiz.
I suppose I should thank you really…
DID I MENTION I WON IT?

Livi and all the physio team,
Thank you for pushing me through.
For giving me hope, showing me progress
And reminding me what I can still do.

To every single member of the care staff,
Thank you for everything you’ve done.
Even when you put my light on at 3am…
Or somehow forgot my bloody spoon.

I should probably apologise too
For the head scratching along the way.
Sometimes the devil simply took over…
There’s really nothing more I can say.

And while I’m apologising…
Sorry for all the swearing too.
Although after this long with me,
I’m pretty sure half of you swear more than I do.

Apologies for the noises
Whenever the little ones came through the door.
But seeing my family was everything to me,
So you were always going to hear a bit more.

Thank you for welcoming Aly,
The kids and all my family too.
You didn’t just look after me,
You made room for all of them too.

And the funny thing is…
I’ll actually miss Chase Park a bit.
I’ll miss the laughs, the people,
And yes, even some of your s**t.

But I’m going HOME.

Home to my family.
Home to being a husband and dad.
Home to the noise, the chaos
And the life I’ve missed so bad.

I’m not disappearing completely, mind.
You’ll still see me twice a week for therapy.
So unfortunately for some of you,
You haven’t quite got rid of me.

Thank you for putting up with me.
For the laughs, the care, the hope and the fight.
For being part of one hell of a chapter
And helping me get to this point in my life.

Chase Park will always be part of my story,
But it’s finally time for the next bit to start.

So, in the nicest possible way…

Thank you for absolutely everything.
I’ll miss you all.
But hopefully I’ll never bloody be back. ❤️

Steven
aka Brownie

P.S. Obviously change all of those polite “bloodys” to “f**king” and it’s a bit more me. 😂

17/09/2026

As another chapter comes to an end and another exciting one begins, I want to take a moment to publicly thank Chase Park from the bottom of my heart. ❤️

Yes, there have been a few isolated incidents along the way — but when I look at the bigger picture, the overwhelming feeling I have is one of gratitude.

From the incredible carers, to the amazing activity team, the physios and occupational therapists — you have all played a part in getting me to where I am today.

You haven’t just helped me physically. You’ve helped me mentally, emotionally and given me the belief that I can keep moving forward, even on the days when I didn’t believe it myself.

And thankfully, our relationship doesn’t end here.

I’m incredibly grateful that I’m able to continue with weekly physiotherapy at Chase Park. Obviously, it’s going to be fantastic for my body and my recovery, but for me, the impact on my mental health is just as important.

Having something to focus on.
Having goals to work towards.
Having another reason to get up and push myself.

That can’t be underestimated.

And rest assured… I will push myself to the absolute limit. 💪

This journey isn’t over. Far from it.

I’m leaving one chapter behind, but I’m stepping into another with hope, determination and a whole new appreciation for just how precious life is.

To every single person at Chase Park who has supported me, encouraged me, challenged me, laughed with me and picked me up when I needed it:

Thank you. From the absolute bottom of my heart. ❤️

I’ll never forget what you’ve done for me.

Now… onto the next chapter. Let’s see what I can achieve. 💪❤️

15/09/2026

I can already picture it: the moment I walk through the door, the familiar sounds of home surrounding me, and the anticipation of Benny running into my room at 5am. ❤️

Alyson has told me Benny is going to be running through to me at 5am, and she’ll be sending him into my room. I’m going to have my own room — not because we hate each other 😂, but because we’ve both become accustomed to having our own space and being apart.

Before my stroke, if Benny had come running into my room at 5am, I’d probably have said, *“Go back to bed, you little b !” 😂

But now?

I’m going to embrace it. I’m going to cherish every second of it. ❤️

Because I’ve missed so many of these little moments. The moments I once took for granted. The cuddles, the interruptions, the early mornings, the noise, the chaos… all the things that used to seem so insignificant.

My stroke has changed the way I look at life. It’s made me realise that sometimes the moments we think are the most ordinary are actually the most precious.

I won’t take them for granted ever again.

And, for what it’s worth, I’d genuinely advise you to do the same.

Cherish the little moments. Hold your loved ones a little tighter. Appreciate the things you might normally overlook.

Because one day, you might realise just how precious they really are. ❤️

15/09/2026

With me going home Friday (don’t know if I’ve mentioned it 😂), today was basically my last opportunity to go to the quiz.

After weeks of getting my head battered, I finally agreed to go.

Well… things have come full circle.

I’m now barred. 😂

Apparently winning at a canter is frowned upon.

Celebrated like I’d just won the Champions League, only to find out I’ve basically played my last match. 😂🏆

What a way to end it. 🤣

14/09/2026

I always get asked about my goals.
I tend to play them down.

But there’s always been one that mattered most:

Coming home.

And now I’m that close, I can almost smell the paintwork on my bungalow.

That’s the goal.

13/09/2026

3824 is the tracking number of my mate Waffle

Please show him your support

Completed it last year in less than 3 hours whilst pushing me (a 16+ stone gadgy in a wheelchair)

He made light work of it; he will probably beat Mo FArrah this year

Good lucj mate

13/09/2026

Good luck to everyone taking on the Great North Run! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💪

Here’s a little throwback to last year… when it was dead easy 😆😂

Have an amazing run, enjoy every mile, and most importantly — remember to smile for the cameras! 🏅🙌

You’ve got this! 💙

12/09/2026

https://youtu.be/-IFD4ozm1DA?feature=shared

Thought Sunderland were absolutely brilliant against a team that will win the league by 50 points. Going to take a big effort to finish above them

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