Brazil native, Nefretire Melo couldn’t have imagined suffering a stroke at such young age while living in London.  Read about her miraculous recovery and positive attitude throughout her recovery journey in Barcelona.

I’m Nefre and I’m 26.  Everything was normal, except a neck pain that day!  I just was having my lunch and suddenly, I was dizzy and nauseous!  My reaction was to tell a friend on WhatsApp as I was alone at home.  Later on, already in hospital I found out that I had a stroke! Only 26 old?  Yeah, I know. What caused it, the doctors don’t know.

Life can change without your consent, that’s it!  Now I am recovering, better than I thought! Everyday is a challenge, everyday I have a small victory!  My conception of life changed, my life changed! I am happy for being alive, for having a second chance, to be more grateful, to do something that can change other lives in a positive way!  If you are a #strokesuvivor just be strong, just believe, have faith and things will come. Nothing comes easy, work for it! You will be very proud, trust me. Thank you Jesus for giving me this chance!

To continue to follow Nefre  journey, follow her at @strokelifealive on Instagram.  Connect with more stroke and brain injury survivors on the YouSoRock Facebook Support Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/yousorock.