Blog
On a Journey
of Stroke and Aphasia Recovery
Caregiving Doesn’t Only Affect the Person Receiving the Care
For years, much of my writing has focused on recovery — what happened after my massive stroke and what it took to rebuild my life. Lately, however, life has been teaching me about recovery from a very different perspective.
Why Some Stroke Survivors Defy Expectations
When brain cells die during a stroke, they cannot come back. However, nearby surviving cells can grow new branches and form new connections. One doctor compares it to a highway detour — the brain finds new roads around the damaged area.
More 18-45 year olds are having strokes – why?
Hello Readers and Friends! This month, I’m diving into a trend that often catches people off guard: the sharp rise of strokes in young adults. I’m surprised at the alarming increase of strokes among adults aged 18 to 45—individuals in the prime of their lives. We’ve...
AI for Aphasia Recovery is Advancing
Happy February 2026! If you’re anything like me, over the holiday break, you’re always on the hunt for ideas, the next great source of inspiration, motivation, or knowledge that sparks a topic that you could write about in the next newsletter and to give hope to the...
Stroke and Aphasia – Now What?!
Hello Readers and Friends!The ability to clearly communicate with others is something that is easily taken for granted—until it’s gone. For individuals recovering from a stroke, aphasia can turn everyday conversation into a tremendous challenge. It doesn’t just...
High Blood Pressure?
Hello Readers and Friends!How far would you go to prevent a stroke? What if your doctor could predict it before it happened? What if a home device could do the same? A recent study highlights that more than 99% of people who had a stroke, heart attack, or heart...
Yes, I’m back…
Hello Readers and Friends! It’s exciting to announce that my newsletter about determination, inspiration and healing is returning after a break! It’s been more than a year since I was last able to reach out with news, updates, and stories of recovery. That’s because...