My Life After Stroke: Never Give Up

Susan had a stroke at age 49 leaving her paralyzed on the right side of her body. Her life changed dramatically. Several months after the stroke, she was told that was not going to get any better. She did not believe this and continued to work every day to improve. She talks about her journey and tells people to never give up.

[IsaacNewton]

"No one is coming to save you. Only YOU can save you!" DON'T GIVE UP!!! 2 years after my stroke, and I continue to improve every day!

[avrilwhite]

Thank you! It has been 14 years and you are continuing to improve. I am one year after a stroke at 48 years old, and look to people with stories like yours to encourage my development.

[rickderoven]

3 months after a stroke at age 68. 90% recovered and back to work, pickleball and golf. Lucky to be alive.

[hilbenj]

Thank you for your work after years of having a stroke I am improving slowly

[ursuladuplooy]

Qthank you I am 3 years after my stroke at 59i do still battle at times to stay hopeful and positive but you have shown me that life can be imperfect but beautiful after a stroke

[juangustavowouchuk]

I suffered a stroke 2 years and a half ago, and at times recovery is desperately slow, that it is easy to demotivate and feel ehausted and overwhelmed. Your testimony is very important to stroke survivors.

Thank you. Juan Gustavo Wouchuk Schmidt.

[terrirytkonen]

Omg. Thank you so very much. I too struggle but so find inspiration daily to continue this recovery

[anthonycarney]

I tooted a lot of what u said I had a Mojor stroke 6years I was left handed and I lost my left side ur Wright never give up I will take hart from all I watch

[zayxoxo]

Such a great and beautiful story. Thank you for sharing, and thank you for being a symbol of hope. All the best to you forever and ever.

[chosenc]

Thanks Susan !!! You’re a trooper I’m 52 and I got hit with a T I A last month and I’m on my recovery journey 💪🏾I asked some friends to help me with activities and being in my kitchen helps too because I love cooking and the kitchen is a constant encourager got this guys 💪🏾

[chanelv]

I had a stroke at the end of Oct 2020 and now recovering from carotid surgery…. It does take time to recover from all of this. Thank you for the video, it is inspirational for me.

[noradennis]

I needed this. I suffered a stroke in August of 2018 and the therapist told me yesterday morning that I would have to live with my right arm not working. I'm 61 years old and an artist. I miss drawing but I'm determined to get the ability back again. I've been asking the Lord for help to see me through this and help to overcome what happened. I had given up yesterday because the therapist said I needed to move on that there was scar tissue in my brain and I couldn't regain use of my arm. God answered me and I found this video. There was a therapist who was working with me and showed that I was making progress but she was promoted and went to another facility in the valley, so I'm working with others who are concentrating on my leg. But that wasn't the reason I started there. It was for my arm and hand. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

[yaslenemirandosimons]

I'm so very proud of your determination well done all beautifull hardwork effort and patience

[robbyles]

1 and a hour years after my stroke 48 years old
Stugurling a bit
But theys people worse of than me
Every day is a blessing

[lorettaable]

Thank you for sharing. You're very encouraging I appreciate your positive attitude. You're a blessing.God bless 💗 you

[reyreyy]

Wow, my mom suffered a burst brain aneurysm, and doctors said she will never be able to do anything (talk and walk) and be completely disabled. She’s now talking and she’s staring to move her right side of her body and on command she can move some parts of her left leg. And she remembers everything! She’s doing so much more than what doctors told me she would ever do. Doctors are great but they can be very discouraging by telling you there’s no hope. This video is great example of never giving up. Btw my mom had her aneurysm 3 months ago and she’s 46 years old and still waiting for her cranioplasty. - don’t give up.

I would love to see a video on aneurysm, and it’s recovery process :)

[Nathanrowzee]

I was 30 yesterday old when I had my 3 strokes and I don't think I've really smiled in 12 years . It's depressing and lonely 🙁

[bennieokoli]

This gives me Hope to know that things will be alright again, since I had my stroke in April 2021 even with a very fast recovery, I notice

This is inspiring story thanks for sharing your story amzzzziIam survival & over 6 months tomy recovery journey it's tough but I wiill never give up until Igo back to who Iwas b4 the fight goes on

[doknbox]

I wish, I could have watched this video 2 months ago when I had my stroke and was left wondering if I'd ever recover some function. Now I'm posting my own videos about recovery. It's a battle every day. Thank you. There is hope.