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 | Feb 24, 2019 | Brain Injury Survivor, FEATURE, JoeSoWrites, stroke recovery, Stroke Survivor
So the two years since my stroke have been the best two years of my life.  Each one  better than the last. The end of this last year was even better than I could have ever dreamed.  I emcee’d a culinary stage at an event called Live On Green in Pasadena where I was...
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...
by Joe Borges | Nov 13, 2018 | FEATURE, JoeSoWrites, Stroke Survivor
I think I have been a helper most, if not all, of my life. That seems like it would be a good thing, but it hasn’t alway been. I would say that pre-stroke, the way I helped others was more for myself than for them. I was miserable. I felt hopeless...
by Joe Borges | Sep 27, 2018 | Brain Injury Survivor, SHARED, Stroke Survivor, YouSoRock
Final part of our Three Stromies Spotlight: Brought together through the common experience of suffering strokes at young ages, these three women are not only are thriving, but they’re helping other stroke and brain injury survivors feel less alone and supported...
by Joe Borges | Sep 20, 2018 | Brain Injury Survivor, SHARED, Stroke Survivor, YouSoRock
Part 3 of our Three Stromies Spotlight: Angie Jorgenson has always maintained a strong sense of gratitude for all of the blessings in her life. Her faith and gratitude were put to the test when she was hit with a rare condition that caused her to suffer several...
by Joe Borges | Sep 13, 2018 | Brain Injury Survivor, SHARED, Stroke Survivor, YouSoRock
Part 2 of our Three Stromies Spotlight:Before her stroke, Tamsen Butler was a fitness instructor and writer so losing her ability to walk let alone workout as well as her ability to communicate was really hard, but she has pushed through strength and positivity with...
by Joe Borges | Sep 6, 2018 | Brain Injury Survivor, Stroke Survivor, YouSoRock
Part 1 of our Three Stromies Spotlight:Sarah Conaway thought her daughter was the only emergency when she took her into the ER late one night in February 2016, but never could’ve anticipated that she, herself, was about to go through a major emergency and would...
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