USING MY VOICE

Looking back in order to look forward after a stroke

In May 2019, I was recovering from rotator cuff surgery when I had an unexpected stroke. As I continue to recover and learn to live with the challenges of aphasia and apraxia, I will share my story which usually requires me to look back at what happened so I can move forward. It is my hope that by sharing my experiences I can help other stroke survivors and their care partners and help them not only survive but THRIVE.

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Cheryl

Jan 4, 20235 min read

ReBUILD Self Esteem (UBC #3)

note: the beginning of this post is taken from a blog posted on February 5, 2021. I think this was the perfect introduction to why I’m...

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Cheryl

Jan 2, 202312 min read

Memoir Monday (UBC day 2)

Ever since I had the stroke I have felt called to write a book about my experiences. In my mind, I have what I think is great insight...

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Cheryl

Jan 1, 20233 min read

A new year, new challenges!

Happy New Year! I am participating in the Ultimate Blog Challenge for January. I hope my loyal followers don't get sick of me or sick...

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Cheryl

Dec 31, 20228 min read

2022 review and a look forward…

It’s that time of year. A time to reflect on the past year and make plans for the New Year. I like to look back at the past year to...

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Cheryl

Dec 24, 20223 min read

Beginning a bullet journal - a new year

I can't believe I haven't posted since the beginning of October. Now it's almost the end of the year. Where does time fly? Time to get...

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Cheryl

Oct 4, 20225 min read

Precious heirlooms - the story

It's been over a month since I've posted. I wanted to document that this is in part due to the challenges I have getting the words on...

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Cheryl

Aug 26, 20222 min read

So hilarious!

Right after the stroke, I couldn't say a word or even utter any sound but I was keenly aware of everything that was happening. My family...

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Cheryl

Aug 12, 20224 min read

A BIG life

On Sunday, I went to mass and heard a sermon that spoke to me and I wanted to share what I thought. The priest said, “God wants you to...

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Cheryl

Aug 5, 20225 min read

Friendship Day - August 7, 2022

The first Sunday of August is National Friendship Day. Who knew? I didn't. I just saw it listed in my planner/calendar for the week. ...

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Cheryl

Jul 31, 20223 min read

July 31 - I finished! What’s next?

Today is the last day of the Ultimate Blog Challenge For July. I’m so thrilled that I finished! It has been a tough month with many...

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Cheryl

Jul 30, 20221 min read

July 30 - 3 little words

Day 30 of the UBC challenge and it’s a Saturday; so today I’ll be brief. During the week, I try to schedule everything - my therapy...

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Cheryl

Jul 29, 20223 min read

July 29 - returning to work

I went back to work 4 months after the a stroke, which I know now was too soon. When I returned my employer asked what I needed for...

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Cheryl

Jul 28, 20225 min read

July 28 - Accommodations

When I was in the hospital after the stroke, I could not communicate my needs and I was not given any aids or services that would have...

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July 27 -Traveling with a hidden disability (aphasia)

Cheryl

Jul 27, 20226 min read

July 27 -Traveling with a hidden disability (aphasia)

I don’t travel often and don’t travel much without my husband. But in the first 6 months of my ”stroke journey”, I traveled alone three...

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Cheryl

Jul 26, 20225 min read

July 26 - ADA

Today in History. The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed 32 years ago on July 26, 1990. This information comes from the website,...

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Cheryl

Jul 25, 20221 min read

July 25 - Christmas in July

Today I’m planning to listen to Christmas music and watch a Hallmark Christmas movie. It‘s Christmas in July! Last week we went to the...

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Cheryl

Jul 25, 20221 min read

July 24 - 100! Yay!🎉

I remember when my children were in elementary school, their classes celebrated 100 days with a party. When someone you know turns 100,...

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Cheryl

Jul 23, 20222 min read

July 23 - a week in RI

What a week! We packed so much into this week; I’m sure I will forget to document everything here. Thank goodness we have some pictures....

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Cheryl

Jul 22, 20222 min read

July 22 - still with me

This week is all about family. As you know my granddaughter will be meeting her extended family on my fathers side tomorrow. This has...

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Cheryl

Jul 22, 20222 min read

July 21 - habits as therapy

Well, we have been blogging for 21 days now in the Ultimate Blog Challenge. They say the in order to develop a new habit you have to do...

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