Happiness after a stroke is absolutely possible — but it often arrives in a different shape than before. It may be quieter. Slower. More intentional. And surprisingly, it can become deeper and more meaningful than anything you’ve experienced in your life before. As a...
Caring for someone after a stroke is one of the most loving and demanding responsibilities a person can take on. I know this deeply, not just as a counsellor, but as someone who survived a major stroke at 17. My recovery was built on the unwavering support of my...
Loneliness is one of the most common experiences after a stroke, yet it’s rarely spoken about. It doesn’t always arrive in the hospital or during the early stages of recovery. Sometimes it appears months later when the world seems to have moved on, but you still feel...
By Julian Reddish | Stroke Recovery Counsellor & Stroke Survivor It’s Stride4Stroke season again the time when our community comes together to raise funds for the Stroke Foundation and to show what’s possible after stroke. As both a counsellor and a survivor, I’ve...
Technologies That Support Stroke Survivors By Julian Reddish Counselling When you’ve had a stroke, the road to recovery can feel overwhelming. There’s the physical side — movement, speech, memory — but there’s also the emotional side that can feel just as heavy. One...
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