Tell Your Story

Tell Your Story is dedicated to sharing the stories of faces of aphasia. From caregivers to individuals to the speech-language pathologists that treat aphasia, this feature is designed to capture their stories.

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I’m Sam Cohen and I had a massive stroke. When I was 22 years old, I had a blood clot, which reached all the way…

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…

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…

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,…

People with aphasia who attend group treatment at the Loyola Clinical Centers in Baltimore and Columbia, Maryland shared their thoughts during Aphasia Awareness Month: Difficult…

This is a Finding Words story! When I had my stroke, I was partially paralyzed on the right side and my speech was affected. I…

This is a Finding Words story! Aphasia has impacted my speaking, writing and my ability to read numbers. Two years ago I had a stroke.…

This is a Finding Words story! I miss the life I used have but I’ve become happy with the life I have now. I miss…

This is a Finding Words story! I am an husband, father, and renewable energy consultant. I suffered a severe Traumatic Brain Injury on August 2012…

This is a Finding Words story! Lucky for a loving wife, super family, friends, and caregivers. I’m retired, after working a administrator 35 years in…

This is a Finding Words story! Before Moms Stroke in April she was as Active as a 20 years old.. Traveling Gardening Driving just really…

This is a Finding Words story! As an SLP working in home care, I routinely meet people who have been limited by aphasia. I love…