The following is my truth. To my loved ones I am a stroke survivor and a disabled woman but I am so much more. A person full of hopes,dreams,goals and opinions. This leg of the journey began when one month before my 30th birthday I suffered a major stroke. In the after math I was left with locked-in syndrome,a condition where the patient is completely immobilized,and unable to talk. After working with many therapists I now have some movement and some are beginning to understand my words. This was typed on an iPad with a lot of effort but these days I’m so grateful for any movement at all.
It has been a long and difficult journey. One that has seen many tears and, thanks to uncontrolled emotions, just as many laughs. Along the path I have discovered many beautiful things,both about myself and my environment. All of which I wish to share with my loved but am unable to form the words. This journey is not over but I’ve learned to open up my heart and take in the sights.