○I can eat in bed if I want to

○Someone helps me with all the meds I take around the clock

○Someone makes the bed with fresh soft sheets very often

○I am getting medical treatment at the large teaching hospital for things I suffered from for years and other docs failed to address

○I get transported door to door in comfy van and I usually ride alone and if not then I get to go on a mini ride

○My hope is renewed because I am in therapy. It is outpatient and I had to make it happen for myself because this facility denied me services "because I already walk".

○I have made friends and we share stories,deep feelings,and fun gossip. We advocate for each other. I feel less alone here than when I was surrounded by healthy friends.

○ I can now say I had a stroke without breaking down.

○ I get all free magazines I want to borrow and then pass along. I can read with one eye up close.

○ I feel less of a burden on loved ones and friends

○I am working on feeling less ashamed of having had a stroke and more proud I survived

○I Do Not worry about worldly things so much

○I have some relief from pain sometimes now and can sleep easier sometimes.

○I often receive kindnesses

○My roommate is my sister so I am lucky

○ I can try meds under supervision

○ I am lucky at Bingo