Stroke Survivor's Stories

Our Mission
To empower stroke survivors and their families to overcome ongoing challenges of life after stroke and rejuvenate their lives.
Our Vision
The American Stroke Foundation is creating a new model for optimizing the lives and wellness of stroke survivors and their families. The long-range goal of the American Stroke Foundation is to be a national organization with partners or affiliates throughout the country.
The American Stroke Foundation provides multifaceted services that are dedicated in improving the quality of life of stroke survivors and their caregivers, encompassing many different levels: physical, social, psychological, and economic.
Did You Know....
....Every 45 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke.
....On average, every three to four minutes someone dies of a stroke.
....Stroke ranks number 3 among ALL causes of death.
....Stroke is the number 1 cause of adult disability in the United States.
....The American Stroke Foundation is the only non-profit organization that provides post-rehab services for stroke survivors.

[@IIoveasl10]

Super stories. My name is David. In 1969, I had 2 haemmoragic strokes/cva/ aneurysms at theage of 5. Since the age of 20, I am .a special ed teacher. I now am independant Your 2 stories are great.

[@Thilitz_27]

I am also stroke when, i'm a highschool. Younger age i experience the stroke and my right side is getting weak, i'm hopeless and asking "why me". I always pray to god and thankful him because i survived. And this time a have to move on. And my advice to you "always pray to god"

[@kdog773]

Exotic Person how did u had a stroke?

[@Caminc41]

my spouse sufferred a stroke and tbi just 3 mnths ago. being by his side and making sure he gets the continue medical attention he needs is our biggest struggle. This organization should be national. Heath insurance is a big challenge for us, so is family support. For the past 3 months we have had no support from my spouse family what so ever we are facing eviction. Daily I work for him and will not give up this tape is what keeps me moving on

[@kendraalston4067]

I am also a stroke survivor to i had my stroke 10-14-07 and my right side of my body is still weak but i am getting better over the time .i am 26 years old now never give up on yourself and keep moving around as much as u can.

[@haleemao4509]

are you on any depression medication

[@kdog773]

Wow, how are u doing now

[@thisstrokewillnotdefineme9370]

my stroke was 2 months ago. I move constantly and have improved drastically. just trying tobget the rest done

[@IsaacNewton1966]

Wendy VanWinkle YES! Always keep moving! Do everything you can, and try to keep doing the things you can't yet. You will get tired a lot. Trust me, I know. When you get tired, rest!!! It's very important! You body is healing and will need the rest.

[@ninanina8144]

Issac Newton in june this year i had my stroke. I am recovered. I can walk and do everything again. I need more rest but you are right. You have to walk and exercise. Thats the best medicine

[@marcopulse]

I had my stroke on June 23rd 2005 at the age of 39 years old. It was a very rare type of hemorrhagic stroke because I was born with a weak artery in my neck and it split causing the stroke, my right side was effected. Lost my speech but have since regained with a lot of hard work, still walk with a cane and my right arm doesn't work. I'm going to get Stem Cell Treatment done in Vancouver hopefully by next year. My wish is to bring me back to the way I was and bring back my balance.

[@Charlotte74347]

This happened during total knee . I'm her full time caregiver , she has been crying alot today, so I found this , Thank you for having this on youtube

[@markmtl50]

Hi Coco, I had my stroke about 2 years ago. I understand the need for hope as I was pretty desperate to get better and feel normal again. The problem is everyone is different. You need to just keep focused on doing as much as you can, and pushing yourself to do more. Don't give up!

[@bettablue2660]

I had two Ocipital Lobe strokes in a week a year ago, and now I just had a minor third stroke last week. It the rarest stroke and there is nothing online for this type of stroke. I want more support and I don’t know what to do.

[@Charlotte74347]

This is incredible, my mother had a serious stroke right side and speech with aphasis

[@cocoloquita]

Hi all!!! Ian also a stroke survivor. I had my stroke on 06.10.2012. Ian paralyzed on my left side. I walk with a cane and can't really move my left arm. I am desperate. I would love to get in touch with others who have overcome this. To give me some hope.

[@haleemao4509]

hi I just stroke last year. glad to hear from someone like. I pray we all get better. I drop all med for depression I don't know what will happen

[@DanMurphyiCE-SIP]

i had a right hemishphere hemorage stroke about 10 months ago. I was completely paralyzed on the left side and was told i would never walk again. Since then i have regained some movement in my left arm and most in my left leg. I have heard accupuncture has helped many regain most of their movement. Have any of you heard the same?

[@kenshiroFNS]

Dan Murphy I'm happy to hear that you're getting better

[@abelphilosophy4835]

Yes, my wife is a PT, and has told me so. I had an acute ischemic stroke, thank God , my wife my PTs and Its, and g

[@AnthonyAlger4700]

You can get better... Don't give up

[@Abrocrombie2012]

Very good! I had a stroke when I was 14 now I'm 21

[@niknak0k]

I had as stains 2 months ago and I’m trying hard every day to recicer

[@moniquehandy8248]

Had a stroke 07/17\2007 iam 29 now it affected my keft side. I. Have a braceon my foot so i walk with a cane and have no use in my left arm

[@danielajackson161]

I am 34 years old, a wife to Bakers and mummy to Ava and George. I was a lawyer but have been a stay at home mum for nearly nine years now, which is slightly scary. I have loved it and I would count it as a job because I have worked harder at home than I ever did anywhere else. What happened to me? I was going to say that I have recently become disabled. It’s actually five years ago, now so it isn’t that recent, but it still only feels like yesterday that I felt I had a burst AVM. A lot of other people have explained it a lot better, so I am not even going to attempt if you want to know more type ‘Arteriovenous Malformation’ into any Internet search engine. In search for a better health I came across people talking of Dr. Adebola on the internet, on how he uses herbs to treat so many chronic diseases, I was reluctant to give his herbal formula a try. At first it was like a miracle to me and my loved ones, I later realized that it was the miracle powers in his herbs that help my brain cells to function normal, after 5 years I now have my health in order, I now do everything I couldn't do while I was disabled, am so grateful to God and Dr Adebola, I can't thank him enough so I pray his nature's knowledge be multiplied to help reach out to more people in need of a stable health. I want people to think about the HEALING powers in nature's herbs, If you have already had a stroke then I appreciate this might be too late but carers and loved ones should think about this in case something similar happens or had happened to them! Reach out to Dr. Adebola, message him via email [e-mail], or whatsapp via: [phone] Best of luck.

[@86nugget19]

My best mate died of a stroke two weeks ago, no one was in the room and it was very out of the blue, he was a risk taker and has been K.O.ed a few times over the years not to mention broken bones and what not from Rugby, Fighting a general abuse, but he was only 26 is it possible to die from the first one that young, i found myself looking up stroke videos as it has striked close to home from me, thanks

[@vineta2009]

the music is to loud

[@Abrocrombie2012]

@ijustdontgivashit The left side of m body is weak but I talk fine I cant use my left arm only a lil bit of me leg I will be graduating college in May. Thanks!!! I wil more than happy to talk to you more.

[@leebodger]

join our stroke support group google it stroke support group all types of strokes

[@jackalguitars]

barry lee I have had TWO ischemic strokes , I used to build guitars, now I cant even PLAY one..., thanks to my then e wife Im alive!!

[@jackalguitars]

She has since had to divorce me to make things easier for herself, but, is still my best friend and supporter

[@ijustdontgivashit]

@Abrocrombie2012 you fully recovered?