There is something to be learned from every situation. Personally, I am the kind of person who learns things the hard way. If you tell
I am a big believer in the phrase “you live and you learn”. You can always learn something from any situation. After the stroke I
I wake up every morning and tell myself “I can do this. At a certain point, it’s all in your mind”. I try to keep
The key to being independent after my stroke has been to plan ahead and be organized. If I have to go somewhere, I lay out
My right bone flap was stored in my stomach after my first surgery, which is why I had staples on my stomach. The bone
Rebuilding confidence is the key to moving forward. When I started learning to walk again, I was constantly afraid of falling. To go forward, I
It took a few days to settle into Toronto Rehab, since it was a new environment. Nevertheless, I started my rehab program immediately; I first
Prior to the stroke, I lived a fast-paced and active lifestyle. I worked on the railroad as a signals and communication maintainer. I played soccer
As I regained consciousness after the surgery, I noticed I had surgical staples on my stomach and head. I had no clue what had
My name is Saj and I am a stroke survivor. This is my story about life after my stroke. Throughout my posts, I will be