Grieving after a stroke isn’t just about physical recovery — it’s about mourning the life and identity you once knew. Life after stroke can include spasticity, medication side effects, shifting friendships, and the emotional toll of adapting to a new normal. If you’re a stroke survivor navigating this kind of grief, you’re not alone.
… Read More I Didn’t Just Survive a Stroke. I Lost the Person I Was.
March 13, 2025, marks seven years since my strokes. Seven years since my life changed in ways I never could have imagined. Seven years of challenges, setbacks, healing, and growth. It’s a milestone that brings up a lot of emotions, but more than anything, it reminds me how much I have to be grateful for.… Read More Seven years later, I’m still here and still grateful
I ignored the warning signs of my strokes—not because I was careless, but because doctors reassured me I was fine. Now, I’ve learned to forgive myself and advocate for my health. Read my story about self-forgiveness and awareness … Read More Forgiving Myself: I didn’t know what I didn’t know
In 2018, my life took an unexpected turn when I had multiple strokes. Everything changed—physically, emotionally, and mentally. People often say, “You’re so strong,” and for a long time, I would reply, “I have no choice but to be strong.” But as time has passed, I’ve realized that strength is more than a requirement—it’s a… Read More How I Choose Strength Every Day: Life After a Stroke
2020 has been a Really bad year for a lot of people starting March. But for me it has been the worst year of my life since January. Yes even worse than 2018 when I first had my brain injury, because at least that year I had hope, determination, and progress. This year has been… Read More 2020: The World stands still; I still struggle to stand
The road to recovery is full of detours. I have not updated in so long because there hasn’t been much progress to share. Instead I have regressed a bit since August. After my last post I did a one mile walk and was working on walking independently. Everything was going really well until I started… Read More One step forward, two steps backwards
I’m not sure if anyone noticed that I always mute my videos. I hate how my voice sounds and how slow I speak. But then I was asked to talk in front of a bunch of medical professionals, and I accepted because I figured it would be less embarrassing to do it in front of… Read More Finding My Voicce
How I relearned how to swallow without choking. I remember begging for water because I was so thirsty. I was having trouble swallowing so was only allowed to have one ice cube every every 15 or so minutes to suck on. I would always beg for more, and depending on who was around I usually… Read More The Thirst Was Real
It has been 328 days since the day my heart stopped beating , which prevented oxygen from going to my brain, resulting in damage to my brain aka my brain injury. It feels like it was just yesterday, but also feels like a lifetime has passed since then. And I’m still struggling everyday. I still… Read More Started From The Bottom Now I’m Here
I know I promised quicker updates after the last post. But, once I started typing ( in my case, talk to texting), I realized I had so much to say t I could write a novel! And this is a blog so I have to keep it short-ish and sweet. What I’m going to do… Read More Seeing is believing (in myself)
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