Blogs
By sharing their day-to-day experiences we hope that these blogs will inspire and encourage other younger stroke survivors in their recovery. Finding out that other people are facing similar difficulties can help reduce feelings of isolation, and you might pick up some good tips and coping strategies.
5 Things A Stroke Survivor Wants You To Know
5 Things a Stroke Survivor Wants You to Know After surviving a stroke, the body and brain of a survivor will change. Some of these
Why it is Important for Stroke Survivors to Find People Who Understand
Why it is Important for Stroke Survivors to Find People Who Understand Something I would urge anyone to do who has had a stroke is
Why It’s OK To Voice The Negative
Why It’s OK To Voice The Negative It has been almost eighteen months since I had my stroke, and many people would expect that life
A Stroke Survivor’s Guide to Life at University
“My name’s Sam and I had a stroke in 2006 at 4 years old. I am now 23, having completed my BSc in Neuroscience and
How Easy It Is To Become Isolated After A Stroke
How Easy It Is To Become Isolated After A Stroke There is a lot that happens to a person after a stroke. Most people will
New Year, New Goals
New Year, New Goals Back when I first left hospital in December 2022, I was told by the stroke team to set myself some goals
If you write a blog or are thinking of starting one and would like it to feature on this page, please email info@differentstrokes.co.uk or ring 01908 317618 or 0345 130 7172.
What It’s Like To Have A Stroke at 29
The frank and honest story of a young stroke survivor.
As a ‘disabled person’ it is all to easy to fall down the rabbit hole of what you can’t do anymore and forget what you can do, especially what you can do well.
www.strokeandgiggles.blogspot.com
Mark’s Story
Mark’s experience of rehabilitation from stroke has inspired him to bring people with him on his journey. He launched the Bowra Foundation, which is one of the ‘Useful Links‘ on our website in 2019 to inspire resilience and an unrelenting pursuit of recovery.
https://youtu.be/YICbH0bVF8I
The Invisible Side to a Stroke
Mark is one of our members and put together this short film about the hidden effects of stroke and the ones people forget about.
https://youtu.be/YICbH0bVF8I
We Don’t Need Words – An insight into the mind of a stroke survivor’s wife
My name is Grace and I am 29 years old. My husband Finn had a stroke when he was 43 and has been left with significant aphasia.He struggles to express himself using words – both verbal and written – but also struggles to understand what others are trying to say to him.
Claire Withnall
“Before I got unwell I had a completely normal day and I just went to bed one night and woke up in hospital! I spent my 30th birthday here and it just didn’t and still doesn’t feel real.
I couldn’t work as a solicitor again. “
Tim had a Stroke
Tim had a stroke aged 42 in early March 2004. He had 2 strokes that morning. He hopes to update his blog monthly!
Becki Cobb
Becki had a stroke on 27 February 2011 at the age of 21. She has just graduated from Brighton University.
Anita Davies
Anita had a stroke aged 34. Since surviving her stroke in 2005 she is now looking forward to taking part as a crew member in the Clipper 13-14 Round the World Yacht Race that starts on 1 September. Her part in the race begins in January 2014.
Eddie Pleban
Eddie had his stroke at a young 62. His blog is his journey since surviving his stroke in 2011. Eddie is also a Different strokes group co-coordinator for the Norwich group.
Peter Corfield
Peter had his stroke at 55. Peter hopes that his blogs give survivors hope!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVwEFnS7HjbO0yjysCvldRQ/videos
