Person with Aphasia

This is a Finding Words story!

My world as I had knowned came to a screeching halt on June 2, 2012 – my life will never be the same again… Never.

I found myself in the throws of a Ischemic AND hemorrhagic stroke… Simultaneously.

After all is said and done, I lost how to communicate – me! A former polyglot, public relation/marketing professional in the height of my career.

Aphasia.

Pause. Reach for the words. Stop. Crumble. Break. Aphasia.

Four years trying, Im still trying … Aphasia.

Doreen Mendez

6 Comments

  1. Stick with it- my French, Dutch and Arabic have returned and this was after had been completely mute for over 4 months.
    Ray

  2. your smile and your heart has always been, is, and forever will, illuminate our dark caves in our lives…Thanks Doreen.

  3. Congratulations of your accomplishment! I have aphasia from a stroke 5 years ago! Now I speak and write but I am slower next before…I also write with my left hand. I was right handed before. Best, Rich Canull

  5. I forget names…am now walking with a cane…my right arm is the last to heal…I plan on getting better😎😎😎😎

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