Missed my 19 year stroke anniversary on May 21, 2006

 

I had my stroke 19 years ago at age 50, got tPA in 90 minutes and still ended up with a fair amount of disability. I see NOTHING  in those 19 years that even remotely suggests that stroke survivors now will now get any closer to 100% recovery. If fact I can guarantee that the next 19 years will do nothing either. NO one has ever contacted me for insight into stroke survivors! All because there is NO STRATEGY AND NO LEADERSHIP  in stroke! 

I was too busy getting my 96 year old Mom set up with a new roof, insurance and landscaping to recognize how fucking long it's been and missed the anniversary of the most important day in my life.

Why my stroke was the best thing to ever happen to me