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    7 things to accomplish daily to include in your stroke and Aphasia recovery exercises: 1: The Sense of Presence 2: Concentration 3: Serenity…Read MoreWHAT ARE YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS TODAY? June is Aphasia Awareness Month ...

Do not let the actions of others or events of the world control you! Only you are in control of how you respond through your…Read MoreDON’T ALLOW CIRCUMSTANCES OUTSIDE YOUR CONTROL, CONTROL YOU! ...

COME BACK CONNECTION Trazana A. Staples was the very first recipient of this grant opportunity!              Stroke Recovery – Helping the Brain Heal Itself Physical,…Read MoreUNPACKING & PURGING; ALTERNATIVE STROKE RECOVERY ...

al·ter·na·tive·ly: adverb: as another option or possibility. a·bled: adjective: having a full range of physical or mental abilities; not disabled.  “Everybody is a genius.  But…Read MoreMAY IS NATIONAL STROKE AWARENESS MONTH ALTERNATELY ABLED ...

  I don’t own the rights to the music by Kirk Franklin; SMILE Smiling can trick your brain into happiness — and boost your health…Read MoreSMILE= “START MY INTERNAL LOVE ENGINE” ...

“Confidence, then, is of the material or of the physical sense – while FAITH is an attribute of the soul and spiritual body.” Edgar Cayce…Read MoreFAITH ...

a·bide /əˈbīd/ verb 3rd person present: abides 1.accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation). “I said I would abide by their decision”…Read More“THE DUDE ABIDES” ...

  “Integrity is the practice of being honest and showing consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values. In ethics, integrity…Read MoreLIVE WITH INTEGRITY ...

        “Sankofa is an African word from the Akan tribe in Ghana.  The literal translation of the word and the symbol is…Read MoreBE AS THE SANKOFA.GO BACK AND FETCH IT ...

I’m a stroke survivor. What does coronavirus (COVID-19) mean for me? Most people who get coronavirus (COVID-19) will recover quickly, but some people can have more…Read MoreIF YOU CAN OVERCOME A STROKE YOU CAN OVERCOME ANYTHING. BE NOT AFRAID!!! ...

“Many stroke survivors suffer from “hidden” problems that go much deeper than physical disability alone. A new study investigates the prevalence of these post-stroke problems,…Read MoreHIDDEN DISCREPANCIES CAUSED BY A STROKE ...

  Trying to figure out your new purpose for living after you have had a stroke is difficult! You may go through many ups and…Read MoreHAVE YOU FOUND YOUR NEW PURPOSE AFTER YOUR STROKE? ...

    “You are there for others every day: family, friends, coworkers, the list goes on. It’s who you are. Being there for others feels…Read MoreI WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU! ...

  Navigating through life from a stroke and with aphasia can be a challenge. There are technologies that will help us to navigate. Such as…Read MoreNavigating Daily Life with a Stroke & Aphasia ...

Depression is not an emotion it is, however, a condition of mental health. Instead of saying to people who appear to be depressed not to…Read MoreHakuna Matata, “there are no troubles”, in Swahili ...

  The Black Woman’s Health Movement is a movement started by Renee Mahaffy-Harris the Executive Director of  Center for Closing the Health Gap. Black women…Read MoreBlack Woman’s Health Movement (BWHM) ...

man·tra /ˈmantrə/ noun 1. (originally in Hinduism and Buddhism) a word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation. 2. a statement or slogan repeated…Read MoreMy Daily Mantra ...

It is very important for you to take time for your self-care, especially after a stroke. have self-care is a mind, body, in spirit routine…Read MoreSelf-Care After A Stroke ...

When you are LOVEd LOVE is not spoken in words LOVE is not things and stuff LOVE comes in many forms to show those that…Read MoreThank You!! I AM Filled with Gratitude!! ...

  One thing I have learned through this stroke recovery is that I must truly want to be healed and recover before it will manifest……and…Read MoreKujichagulia: Self-Determination ...

  “When I dare to be powerful – to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important…Read MoreVision and Stroke Recovery ...

  As a stroke survivor, we don’t have the luxury to sleep until we are really sick. Especially when it is cold outside. Our bodies…Read MoreDon’t Stop!! Keep It Movin!! ...

  “I know it can be very uncomfortable for a healthy person to try to communicate with someone who has had a stroke, but I…Read MoreStroke Recovery and Loneliness During the Holidays ...

“Stroke changed me forever  — in an instant.”   My stroke changed my life in so many ways I could not even imagine if someone…Read MoreGrieving After a Stroke ...

  anx·i·e·ty /aNGˈzīədē/ noun (1): apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated ill : a state of being anxious (2)medical: an abnormal…Read MoreAnxiety After A Stroke ...

  Imagination booster: New device facilitating stroke recovery   Thank You For All Of Your Support           ...

Today is World Stroke Day! I remember lying in the hospital room when I had my stroke and thinking I would be able to walk…Read MoreLose Control & Be Patient ...

This new life that I have is not easy, yet I am getting better every day! I am getting stronger every day! I eat well, I am well-nourished. To all my stroke surviving peers, there’s always a brighter day! Never gave up! You got this!Read MoreEating Healthy After a Stroke ...

Reflecting is beneficial for healing. Reflecting helps to remind us of our past and history but don’t stay or live in the past. Embrace the…Read MoreYESTERDAY IS GONE, TOMORROW IS NOT HERE YET, NOW IS ALL WE HAVE ...

36,500 DAYS   In the past two weeks, my energy was very low and I was sad. All I wanted to do is stay in…Read More36,500 DAYS ...

This past weekend I attended a creative expression healing workshop through The Center Of Closing The Health Gap facilitated by Sadaqa Calhoun-Redus . We danced,…Read MoreALTERNATIVE STROKE RECOVERY AND CREATIVE ARTS ...

This post is not necessarily stroke-related; however, it is EVERYBODY related! Sometimes in life, we do not always see the process of things or the…Read MoreTRUST THE PROCESS ...

FINANCES AFTER A STROKE A stroke no matter what the magnitude can be devastating all the way around! If you’re like me you started saving…Read MoreFINANCES AFTER A STROKE ...

This past weekend (August 24 & 25), I volunteered for the YGB (Young Black Genius) Back to School Block Party that was sponsored by; Carl…Read MoreVOLUNTEERING AS A STROKE SURVIVOR ...

If you have been following my healing journey through a stroke, you should know that anyone regardless of health conditions can have a stroke. We…Read MoreHEALING IN COMMUNITY ...

“If someone wishes for good health, one must first ask oneself if he is ready to do away with the reasons for his illness. Only…Read MoreCHANGE, CHANGES, CHANGING ...

Water is healing! Water is powerful!  I started aquatic therapy three weeks ago at the Drake Center. The exercises in the pool was a long-awaited…Read MoreWATER IS HEALING! ...

Prior to my stroke, my phone rang constantly, and my email was constantly sending me notifications. I was always invited to attend family gatherings, friends’…Read MoreI AM STILL RELEVANT! ...

For 15 years I was considered a full-fledged vegan. That changed when I spent some time in Capetown South Africa in 2015. However, besides fish,…Read MoreVEGANISM SAVED MY LIFE! ...

I continue to remind people that I have had a stroke. I am a stroke survivor! That does not mean I’m using my stroke as…Read MoreI AM NO LONGER THE SAME PERSON BEFORE I HAD A STROKE ...

As I was coming out of my deep depression from having a stroke, I began to recite positive affirmations out loud and to myself. I…Read MoreRISING OUT OF DEPRESSION ...

When I had my stroke I was also affected by Broca’s Aphasia. I have never heard of the term before and as my brain got…Read MoreMY HEALING JOURNEY WITH APHASIA ...

When We Get Stuck Life has many challenges and many obstacles. We can choose to go through them, around them, over them, or under them…Read MoreJUNE IS NATIONAL APHASIA MONTH ...

We had an heartfelt time yet we still are fundraising. Our goal is to raise the initial funding to open our account for the Trazana…Read MoreWHAT YOU MISSED!! STROKE AWARENESS & ALTERNATIVE STROKE RECOVERY FUNDRAISER ...

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One out of 10 adult have had a stroke in Avondale According to Avondale choice data in 2014. According to Children’s Hospital Medical Center, each…Read MoreSTROKE PREVENTION & ALTERNATIVE STROKE RECOVERY IS NECESSARY ...

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Yes, I had a stroke! My stroke has been a major set back but I am rising like a Phoenix. What it means it I…Read MoreMAY IS STROKE AWARENESS MONTH ...

Since I have had my stroke my cognitive communications has improved. However,I still need help and technology makes it easy. When I had my stroke…Read MoreAlternative Stroke Recovery ...

I was able to attend the Greater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council’s annual meeting for the very first time since my stroke. The meeting was…Read MoreGreater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council ...

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I received my gifts of talents,creative,writing,storytelling,music,and art amongst many other attributes from both of my parents. Most of all, I received the gift of perseverance…Read MoreWelcome To My Journey ...