Stroke Survivors UK
Stroke Survivor Stories
You may find it helpful and encouraging to read our stroke survivor stories, particularly if you have shared some of the experiences and are able to identify with emotions, feelings and issues raised. Knowing that you are not alone and that other people are also reclaiming their lives after stroke can help reduce feelings of isolation. It can also be useful to read about different coping strategies that other younger stroke survivors have used.
People often find that writing their story can be difficult but it can also be a cathartic and positive process, as it can help in reaching acceptance and moving forward.
If you would like to share your story, please email us. You are welcome to include photos and also a contact email address if you’d like people who read your story to be able to get in touch.
Greet’s Story
October is World stroke awareness month, 29 October is World Stroke Day, close to my second anniversary of my stroke this year. It has not been the easiest of times, to realise that as a healthcare professional, one can be struck by the very syndrome caused by a major event, which many among my present and past patient population have had.
Yan’s Story – Stroke at 61
Yannis Henderson, 61, has two daughters and six grandchildren. From the age of 14 he worked full time and hardly had any days off sick.
Priti’s Story – Stroke at 44
Little did I realise that in 2021; the year after the world stood still because of COVID-19 that my life would change in a moment.
Steve’s Story – Stroke at 43
I had my stroke aged 43 years old. Prior to this I hadn’t ever been ill and had no pre-existing illnesses or conditions. Life before
Maddy’s Story – Stroke at 24
In September 2019, my life changed very suddenly when I had a stroke aged just 24, affecting my cerebellum (the part of the brain that
Steve’s Story – Stroke at 45
When someone has had a stroke you might not know what to do or say to the person. Sometimes people steer away from those who
Nicola’s Story – Stroke at 41
Well I’m writing to share my little story of how my life changed from going to bed, to waking up the next morning and facing
Stuart’s Story – Stroke at 30
I Have Been Lucky. On Friday 8 August 1997, aged 30, I awoke feeling a little sick and sweaty. Two weeks prior to this I
Ben’s Story – Stroke at 40
My name is Ben and I survived a stroke back in March 2021. It was a normal day at work in my role as a
