Slow to get people to understand you
This is a Finding Words story! What can I say,it is very aggravating trying to communicate with people,but if you are lucky enough to find someone not in a big hurry,you can communicate.
Shouting in the wind
This is a Finding Words story! I survivor 7 stroke/TIA mixes. August 2012 had 2 stroke in 2 weeks affect right carotid artery. I got mild Aphasia but no help that just physio for limbs. We living in France then husband help me and we work real hard and nearly get normal. August 2013 stroke…
Benefit Coordinate
Aphasia and language. Text, read, … 3/15/15. Coma and 3/18/15. Right arm.
Lisa’s Story
On Saturday in August of 2010, I was going places. I went to McDonalds but couldn’t talk to order my food. Then I drove to my parents home in Winter Haven. I went to bed that night and still could not talk. I woke up and my father saw that my face was drooping. I…
Richard’s Story
This is after my stroke on Dec 22, 09. I was in rehab for 6 months. I couldn’t talk or walk at that time. Today I can walk with a cane and leg brace. I can write some things but can’t talk so I have aphasia. I like TV, coffee, computer, walking a little. Richard
Karen’s & Steve’s Story
My life changed at 5AM, May 20, 2011, when Karen had a stroke. People stopped talking to her, and I had a hard time understanding her at times. It is hard to see her struggle trying to talk. Karen is the same person now, I mean she just has to take more time to talk,…
Michael’s & Susan’s Story
My husband’s name is Michael Wasnorowicz. He had a stroke Feb 17, 2014 while already in the hospital. He still has problems talking but is getting better all the time. He played in a band for years so early on singing was his first means of communication. He now has a new kitten that he…
Bill’s Story
I ahd a stroke on Sept. 24, 2000 while I was in my morning shower. My wife immediately recognized it as a stroke and called 911. When I was in the emergency room my wife was asking if she wanted a TPA shot, she said yes and I received it. While in my room my…
Joyce’s & Stan’s Story
Had my stroke on a cruise ship Jan.2, 2009, at the age of 65. Spent 1 week in Puerto Rico in Cagus Hospital. Flew home to Lakeland, FL. Went to Lakeland Regional Hospital. Had artery cleaned out. Spent 1 week there. Transferred to Joy Fuller at Winter Haven Hospital. Stayed for 2 1/2 weeks before…
What a change of lifestile…!
On the morning of January 17th, 2013, when being inside my house with my wife, I suffered a sudden massive stroke. Before suffering the stroke, I worked from home. I had three small businesses, logistics, security, and passport photograph services. I spoke fluently in Spanish, English and some Portuguese. I played tennis every day in…