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The questions after a stroke and the fear of what’s to come can be overwhelming. Life, in an instant has changed. The physical and emotional trauma can test your will and leave you mourning who you used to be. …Or you can accept the challenges that face you, motivate yourself to achieve goals and adapt to your new self. This is not the end of your story. The potential of a blank slate is there if you want it. Things are different now—but life can still be enjoyable and a wonderful thing.

February

2019

02

I woke up in the middle of the night.  I had been doing this quite a bit since I was pregnant with our second child.  I wasn’t hungry and when I tried to read, the words weren’t making much sense.  I laid on the couch so I wouldn’t disturb my husband who had been really stepping in and taking charge with everything because I had been so sick.  I felt uneasy and uncomfortable, but eventually, I crawled back into bed because I needed to sleep before work the next day.  When I finally awoke, it

February

2019

31

I was diagnosed with lupus in college. Lupus coupled with APS (clotting disorder) almost took my life in 2005. I survived a very rare and fatal form of APS that causes multiple organ failure. The “almost dying” thing is not new to me. I vividly remember talking to God at this time in my life and rededicating my life to Him. I told Him that if I survived, I’d spend the rest of my life serving Him in His kingdom. I strive to uphold my end of the bargain. He sure did. So when I had two

January

2019

31

Am I the right person to be doing this? Am I in over my head? Should someone without brain damage be spearheading Instagram content? These before-mentioned questions of self-doubt plague my thoughts. Sometimes I read things that I have posted on Instagram and have zero recollection of doing so. I reached out to someone that we follow to see if she may want to share her story with us. She politely responded that she had already done so. Epic fail Sarah. Even though I was mortified, she

January

2019

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In December 2017 I stopped at the post office on the way home from work and as I went to get out of the car I suddenly found myself feeling very dizzy.  I had double vision and also became very hot and felt increasingly sick.  This feeling lasted for around 5 minutes and I somehow managed to call my fiancée using Siri on my mobile phone.  I have honestly never felt that bad in my life – apart from at the end of a very large drinking session!  After seeking medical advice via 111, I went home for

January

2019