Daily Archives: June 8, 2016

The kindness of strangers

Person with Communication ChallengesBy LaDonna June 8, 2016

This is a Finding Words story! I had my stroke 1.5 years ago. My aphasia was particularly hard on me because I was a professor of mathematics and physics at a university before I had to retire. However I have learnt to explain my speech problem to everyone and ask that ‘bear with me’. I…

My Aphasia, My Transformation

Person with Communication ChallengesBy LaDonna June 8, 2016

This is a Finding Words story! 4 years ago, the man I used to be had a stroke; little words have spoken… self-esteem, old self, happiness- were shot to pieces. Depression set in. I didn’t know myself anymore. My companion Aphasia shown me the light. She stole my linguistic tool kit but she’s the one…