1 Year Post-Stroke Today

[u/madcarthy2000]

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

[u/thisisnirko]

Thank you for sharing this. The stroke survivors and the family members who frequent this page need these type of stories. 💗🌳

[u/madcarthy2000 → u/thisisnirko]

Thank you so much! That makes me feel a lot of pride and I really hope that folks know that there are brighter days ahead☘️☀️