Hi, I too was in the medical field, but totally unprepared for this, was ging full bore working 10 to 12 hour days, Have husband, 5 acres and 4 grandkids....

I too find myslef talking to people about stroke, not looking for pity, just trying to make people aware... Hey this can happen to anyone. I get aren't you too young for a stroke.. I then tell them NO, can happen at any age..

No at least with movie stars and some important people having strokes it seems to be in the media more.

Bonnie

Start with those you come across every day, talking about your own experiences. If you can hook up with someone with recognisable physical deficits too so people can see the range of deficits that you can still survive with and live a reasonable life.

Because Ray has had a series of strokes over 15 years our friends also know it is a long term survival situation. NOT he stroked, he died. BUT he stroked and battled back to live a life. People need to know that what you did took courage and a lot of support. As a carer I need our friends to see stroke survival as worthy of support.

Sue.

I totally agree with you Bonnie about it seem to be happening to the famous and starting to get media attention. It's like when you buy a new car, you never even have seen that car on the street before and then all to the sudden everywhere you turn you start to see the exact same car time and time again...go figure.

With it being in the media more I feel I need to make those aware that it can happen to them. It isn't just something that happens to celebrities but to everyday people. I feel in my heart this is something I am supposed to do.

Thanks

sgriffin :forgive_me?:

Hey Sheila,

Glad to see you blogging. You've got the desire to do a good thing. Maybe something will just appear for you to take on and educate people. Keep your eyes and ears open, you don't want to miss it.

Pam