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Here it is, folks!


Abranson

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How to start? I guess as abruptly and fragmented as this life change arose. My husband had a stroke December 31, 2015. He was 46 years old. I'm not going to go into the details for two reasons.

1. I've discovered that everyone has a story, and often the narrator is the only one listening to it and being affected.

2. Today is my birthday, and I choose not to relive it right now.

 

I will say that I never thought something so horrible could result in so many wonderful things. I know that sounds weird, right? But in some ways it's true. I've seen compassion I wasn't sure existed. My walk with God is stronger. I get to be with my husband all the time. I've realized I'm stronger than I ever dreamed in many ways. And the laughter,,,we can't forget the laughter, without it I don't know how we would have gone forward.

 

I have a feeling most my blogs will be interrupted...like now. Oven repairman just called to say he's on his way, school called to clarify lesson plans, and Bruce woke up so we need our morning time together.

 

Audra

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Welcome to the Blog Community Audra.  I'm glad you came here, sorry for the reason.  Yes, we all have a story, but that's the point, we all have a story and it is in sharing the story that we get the wisdom of others influencing our own journey,  That is partly what blogging is all about, sharing what we have learned on the journey.

 

But I agree, not on your Birthday.  So  Happy Birthday from Australia.  May you have many more and may they all be happy ones.

 

Sue. 

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Life goes on and you have to keep moving forward so if you can laugh at it do so. It makes it just that bit easier.  Hope your birthday was fun.

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Audra :

 

welcome to best online stroke support group. Bruce is fortunate to have you by his side. with your support he will be thriving.  I stroked at age 34 which left me paralyzed on my left side,  & retired me from the job I loved. for me  I never knew so much of my self worth was attached to how much money I made prestroke. I felt hugely lost even when I was surrounded by great friends & family support. I found blogging & chatting with other survivors hugely therapeutic for my soul. & today after 12 years on this post stroke journey I find my stroke just as speed bump on our life's journey it allowed me to slow down so that I enjoy scenery  along the way. hope Bruce joins our chat & blog world. belated happy birthday

 

Asha (now 46 year old survivor)

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Audra - thank you for sharing and spending some time with all of us here. Please do blog often and let us know how you and Bruce are doing. And yes, please share what is working or not for both of you on the recovery road. Welcome, Debbie

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