Allison O'Reilly – Stroke Survivor » gracefully https://outofthedarknessbook.org/blog Out of the Darkness Blog Wed, 15 Oct 2014 15:13:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.40 Why am I so focused on getting the word out? https://outofthedarknessbook.org/blog/?p=38 https://outofthedarknessbook.org/blog/?p=38#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2014 17:41:35 +0000 http://outofthedarknessbook.org/blog/?p=38 ResizeImageHandler.ashx copyI am so focused on getting out the word on stroke to make something good come from something so terrible. A stroke affects everyone (spouse, family, friends) and you are at a loss of what to do when tragedy strikes. My book details things that we found helpful. Why re-create the wheel? People are overwhelmed with grief, but you need to be strong for the survivor.

I always did volunteer work, but now it’s personal. A stroke is a nightmare and I want to help others avoid or learn to deal with it gracefully. It is a change in your life; one you did not ask for.

Every stroke is different and recovery different. I think my stroke was very surprising to many (I just had a clean bill of health two weeks prior) and if it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone.

Be knowledgeable. I know it’s not an exciting/sexy topic, but one that needs to be addressed. Learn about stroke today and read my book for my story.

 

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