by Joe Borges | Apr 13, 2019 | Brain Injury Survivor, SHARED, stroke recovery, Stroke Survivor, YouSoRock
As a boxer, Albert Liaw was used to fighting, but when he suffered a stroke, he had to face a new kind of fight for both his physical and mental health. Read about his recovery journey and triumphant return to coaching boxing. Albert post-stroke. So 12 years ago, I...
by Joe Borges | Apr 6, 2019 | Brain Injury Survivor, SHARED, Stroke Survivor, YouSoRock
Courtney Gabrus was just getting her first taste of independence as a college student in Tampa when she was hit with an ischemic stroke. She was already an inspiration, having Muscular Dystrophy since birth, but read about how surviving her stroke and facing her...
by Joe Borges | Mar 23, 2019 | Brain Injury Survivor, SHARED, Stroke Survivor, YouSoRock
Brian Paterson didn’t know that he had an AVM let alone that he would have to undergo 3 craniotomies all before turning 50. Read about his recovery journey and how he copes with aphasia day to day. My name is Brian, I’m 51 years old and I live in Buffalo, NY....
by Joe Borges | Jan 16, 2019 | SHARED, Stroke Survivor, YouSoRock
In early 2018, Anna and Ryan were a young, happy couple with there life just blossoming. They didn’t know that Ryan had a rare condition that would lead to him suffering a stroke, but through faith, positive thinking and humor they overcame and are now advocating for...
by Joe Borges | Dec 8, 2018 | Brain Injury Survivor, SHARED, Stroke Survivor, YouSoRock
Thomas Mejia knew he had a brain abnormality 8 years ago, but due to lack of insurance, he left it unchecked. He never anticipated after those 8 years, he would not only find out he had one AVM, but two; plus a chiari brain and an aneurysm! Thomas is The NeuroNerds...
by Joe Borges | Dec 1, 2018 | SHARED, Stroke Survivor, YouSoRock
Maggie was 33-years old with a bright future ahead of her when the unexpected occurred and she suffered a sudden stroke. Read about how she is creating a new, bright future for herself by turning tragedy into triumph through art, theater and film. My name is Maggie...
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