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

Jul 20, 20221 min read

July 20 - wordless Wednesday

I’ve been trying to find my more creative side. Today I’ll share what I’ve been doing with origami. (Thanks to my friend, Cindy, who gave...

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Cheryl

Jul 20, 20221 min read

July 19 - overcoming a challenge

After I had a stroke, there were many challenges, both physical, cognitive and emotional, to deal with. Part of the reason I write this...

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Cheryl

Jul 19, 20222 min read

July 18 - excited and anxious

Is this an oxymoron? How can I be both excited and anxious? I guess if I were excited about doing something for the for the first time,...

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Cheryl

Jul 18, 20221 min read

July 17 - we made it!

In the back of my mind I didn’t think this trip was going to happen. RSVPs were requested for the family party next Saturday and I...

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Cheryl

Jul 17, 20221 min read

July 16 - the caravan back to RI

Well, the day is finally here that my daughter, her husband, my granddaughter are coming to RI. This will be the first time my large...

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Cheryl

Jul 15, 20221 min read

July 15 - most consecutive days UBC

Well, here I am posting for the 15 th consecutive day in the Ultimate Blog Challenge. Those of you who always turn up for the challenge...

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Cheryl

Jul 14, 20222 min read

July 14 - is this aphasia?

Yesterday we had a small group zoom which we call, conversation group. It is very unstructured. We have been meeting for over a year, I...

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Cheryl

Jul 13, 20221 min read

July 13 - almost wordless Wednesday

This past week. What caught my eye..... in my backyard a visitor to my backyard a walk in Lincoln Woods State Park, entered from my...

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Cheryl

Jul 12, 20224 min read

July 12 - My Blog Theme Songs

I started this blog on July 22, 2020. 88 blog posts so far. I have a lot to learn still, but I'm trying my best. One of the best...

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Cheryl

Jul 11, 20222 min read

July 11 - my latest adventure

The prompt for the Ultimate Blog Challenge is a good for me today. Paul said ”let’s start Monday nice and easy. Share your favorite...

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Cheryl

Jul 11, 20222 min read

July 10 - songs and lyrics

I attend a few meetings every week with other people with aphasia. The group on Thursday is called Education and Resource. This group...

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Cheryl

Jul 9, 20222 min read

July 9 - getting a boost (Part 3)

I apologize that it has taken me this long to get to the decision in the blog. After much thought and research, I was still uncertain. I...

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June 8 - videos (getting a boost part 2)

Cheryl

Jul 8, 20221 min read

June 8 - videos (getting a boost part 2)

Today I would like to share a few short videos on the topic of getting boosted to go along with my Day 7 blog post. If you missed it, you...

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Cheryl

Jul 8, 20222 min read

July 7- getting a boost (part 1)

For the past two months or so I’ve been debating whether I should have the second booster now or wait until the fall when the companies...

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Cheryl

Jul 6, 20221 min read

July 6 - Mostly Wordless Wednesday

I’ve been trying to access my more creative side. Do we all have one? I doubt it for myself, but I‘m trying. On Wednesdays I’ll try to...

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Cheryl

Jul 5, 20224 min read

July 5 some conversation tips

A few days ago I told you how the nurse reacted when I told her that I have aphasia. She seemed like she understood. But when she raised...

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Cheryl

Jul 5, 20222 min read

July 4 Independence Day

Happy July 4. As we celebrate Independence Day, I am pondering what is to be independent. How much we long to be independent when we are...

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July 3 Grace and Communication disorders

Cheryl

Jul 4, 20222 min read

July 3 Grace and Communication disorders

best laid plans. I have challenged myself to write and post a blog every day this month as I participate in the Ultimate Blog Challenge....

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Cheryl

Jul 2, 20222 min read

July 2 medical decisions

As a stroke survivor, I try to do everything I can to avoid having another one. I take my prescriptions. I watch my diet more closely. I...

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Cheryl

Jul 1, 20222 min read

July plans

Happy July! So much happens in this month. It’s finally summer. The weather is finally hot. It’s my favorite season. I love spending...

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