Patients and Stregnth
Age 42 my husband suffered a stroke from disection of his carotid artery five years ago. He sufferes with Aphasia and Apraxia. Each new progress foward becomes a new norm and a new adventure. At times it is exciting and scary.
My journey
Hi, I am Jerry. I had a massive stroke at the young age of 59 upon waking up from a nap. I was paralyzed on my whole right side. Thankfully, Erlanger of Chattanooga was able to save my life. I was in the ICU for 9 days then transferred to Siskin Intensive Rehab Hospital for…
RELENTLESS
Acceptance. I had suffered a massive ischemic stroke and resulting aphasia. I had to accept what happened, what it meant, how bad it was, and that it wasn’t going to completely go away. In time, I have lessened the effects of aphasia and worked hard to fix my speech through intensive rehab, but I do…
Be Positive!
I am John. I like everything, especially the movies. I love writing, producing and directing. I produced for Edmonton Public Schools and the Stollery Children’s Hospital. I love my work. Every person is happy, before. Then it came. I had a stroke. It hurt. It started August 25, 2014 and it was bad. My right…
Walking with Suzanne
Walking with Suzanne, Suzanne fell over her favourite blind dog in February 2013. She hit the arm of the couch, under the chin. Knocked out! She was involved in a motor accident in June 2013. No injuries or destruction of property. Slowly, slowly we learn about this condition. There is a hole in our lives…
May 2009 Stroke
Mike Caputo -50 years Stroke Voices of Hope for Aphasia/Founders St. Peterburg,Fl./ Fun!!
Invisible
After I briefly lost my vision, I realized I couldn’t read. At 44 I had a stroke. I had no muscle weakness or paralysis. Reading, comprehension and “input overload” are my invisible disabilities.
My story of Aphasia
I suffered a major stroke at 2008, I was 28 at work too. I got the biggest pain at my head. Trying to move myself better but I fall over straight to the floor. Blacked out at work and woke up at St Georges hospital, my family was around me at the bed. Obviously I…
My Life Now
My story…. I am 28 years old. I had a stroke back in December, because I had an AVM that ruptured. I am so glad I’m normal(a little). I just cant talk very well. Or see great. After I went home, I had a lot of ups and downs… downs more then anything. I live…
The Art of Aphasia
My friend Tim is very smart. He is fun and creative and kind too. He plays music, creates new games, writes software code, and is an amazing artist. One day, he had several strokes, and now he has aphasia. His newest art helps others see what it is like to have aphasia. Tim is my…