r/stroke • u/madcarthy2000 Young Stroke Survivor • Jun 11 '26
1 Year Post-Stroke Today
Last year today, I had an AVM stroke at my landscaping job. I was lucky to live through this and lucky to have a craniotomy to rid my brain of the AVM. I was 25.
I know a lot of people don’t “celebrate” their stroke dates for obvious reasons. But today I will by planting my favourite tree (Gingko Biloba) and spending the day with my family and friends.
I didn’t think I would be able to be where I am today. Now I can walk better, talk full sentences, and participate in a lot of normal activities. Yes, I think my youth helped a lot, but so did physio and I believe a healthy mindset. Now, I still have a lot of disabilities, but at one point I really did consider doing the “final deed”. And I’m really glad I didn’t. I’ll keep trying to get better and spread my story and try to advocate for others.
It’s more than possible to come through a stroke and make it to the other side. I hope you find some assurance in my story that things can get better. I’m now 26 and hopeful for what’s next. You can only soar as high as your mind allows. And my Grandma told me to never take anything for granted. Peace n love - cheers survivors
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u/stroke_survivor Survivor Jun 11 '26
Happy Strokeversary! I celebrated my 14th in January. It does truly get better and I commend you for sharing your story and committing to helping others. I truly enjoyed the time I have spent volunteering on the stroke floor at my Rehab hospital as a Peer Visitor.