Expressive Aphasia - Sarah Scott Update 4 years after a stroke

[@JoshuaEdward]

This is really cool. She has made so much progress.

[@MinxLaura123]

u r such a strong girl

[@Rewd_Boy]

A stroke ambassador? That's awesome. That's so great that you took your situation and turned it into a blessing to others to give them hope.

[@SvenSundberg]

So happy I found this video with Sarah Scott. I'm experiencing this same speech difficulty, it's eerie how Sarah and I speak so similarly. This video is something I can share with others! Best wishes to Sarah!

[@MrAjaysparrow]

You said toward the end of this video that its silly or may seem silly ... it is not silly at all ... It works on so many levels. 1. It helps you (and the like) to practice your speech. 2. It shows others with the same that they are not alone. 3. Helps people to understand your struggle and in time how ever day people can help. As for relationships... you are are a beautiful young lady and I would say that any guy that dates you would be so lucky to have you. You are truly the embodiment of hope to others. xx

[@interaktiv]

Sarah, thank you so much for the inspiration. My 18-year old son had stroke after hard covid. It was a miracle he survived. He has very much similar aphasia to you in your 18. Just one month passed and I do my best to support him. He is a student, a brilliant programmer, i am so afraid we have this in past (( Your progress inspires me. Thank you.

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Hope all is going well x

[@JoeGriffinsr]

Sarah, you continue to be my little hero. It's been two years since my own stroke. I have recovered most of my speech but like you, I still search for words now and then. You've made great progress. God bless you from your American fan, Joe

[@paulstevenson6916]

Hi Sarah, Each semester when I teach about speech disorders I show your videos. Students generally think this is the kind of thing that only happens to other people. When you come on the screen, you can hear a pin drop as they realize that something they take for granted, speaking fluently, is actually quite a miracle. Thank you for sharing your struggles with us and keep up your hard work, we can see it paying off!

[@gypsychik]

I think it’s really cool that you show her videos to your students! 😊

[@yippykayyay]

Looked up her original video to learn about expressive aphasia, but I am so happy now to see that she is doing so much better. Stay strong Sarah, we are still rooting for you!!!

[@owskie1981]

Hi Sarah I hadn't heard your story before today when I was matched with your profile on a dating website, where you explain your condition and suggest that anyone who doesn't know what aphasia is should look for your videos. I watched your first video and this one and it really was touching to hear your story and see the progress you've made. Well done on the fundraising and I wish you all the best with your biology career as well. That is something I'm very interested in as well and was fortunate to be able to get a degree in the subject. Most of all though best of luck with your continuing recovery. Take care beautiful and courageous girl :-) x

[@rjhbirm]

I've been so moved by your inspirational story, Sarah. You have positivity and natural warmth by the bucketload and you're a shining example of the very best of humanity. You raise awareness of aphasia brilliantly and you're a credit to yourself and your amazing Mum. Sending you my best for your continued astonishing progress. It goes without saying that you're truly beautiful, inside and out.

[@colachasso]

Sarah, your evolution is outstanding! Please, never give up!! you are an example to everybody who suffers from aphasia. Best wishes for you.

[@7SUFFERN]

Hello Sara you have made so much progress!! But your real accomplishment is in how much hope you and your Mom give other stroke survivors through your videos. Thank you again.

[@timbruse]

This is great! I've watched your previous videos and am absolutely amazed at your progress. You are incredible, Sarah! I can't possibly imagine how many mountains you've climbed :-)

[@erinkaboo]

Wow, not only has your progress been amazing from the 2010 video, but you have kept yourself busy with so many activities that help awareness towards aphasia and strokes. You are amazing ...and beautiful too! :)

[@scubaboy10]

Hi Sarah, I have watched all of your videos and they are very nice. I had a stroke January 28, 2010, Actually that was my second one, my first was January 28, 2008. What are the odds? Well I had two heart attacks too. Just like you, they found a 3/4" (2mm) hole in my heart (PFO). They wouldn't seal the hole until you had two strokes because it was so dangerous. June 19, 2011 they sealed it. I had full blown aphasia at that time, but I much better now. Of course I still have problems with my speech and to comprehend. I was married 3 month before the stroke, and my ex-wife left a year later. So Sarah I'm single! Your smile just melts my heart. I live in Florida USA, and I know you are in the UK. If we could Skype that would be awesome. It may be a connection meant to be.....I'm looking forward to see the next one

[@mjp96]

She is so inspirational, thank God for her, her mum, and KZbin

[@bluerazz90]

this is awesome, Sarah!! I have been trying to keep up with your story. incredible how much you have improved! I know you may not quite feel the same, but I really am glad to see you're doing well.

[@IrishDancerMoni]

We watched your journey in my University lecture (our course has a thousand students.) Everyone was absolutely moved by your story so I just wanted you to know that these videos and all your work does create awareness and make a difference.

[@angels4cindy]

I came across your first video just yesterday and as part of a discussion group that I am involved with my physiology class. I started to watch the video and immediately stopped because I wasn't prepared to learn about aphasia in such a human and personal way. My physiology book did a very poor job at describing what aphasia is and what it is not. There was no indication of treatment for aphasia, so I immediately started doing research on the internet to find out more about it. Then I had the bright idea to look of Sarah Scott on KZbin and was so excited to find this update. I was so happy to see how well you are doing and the improvements that you have made this far. I am going to include you in my prayers for your continued recovery, and I am so happy that you are now in a relationship. You are beautiful, inspiring, and such a great advocate for others with aphasia, or other disability, and for us all! Thank you for sharing your story. I am posting your link to this video on my paper so that my peers can see for themselves how you are doing today.

[@Ahmmotasem]

Sarah you are a really strong girl ... I'm a student of medicine and I am really interested in your case .. you are showing a massive improvement really ! keep going and can't wait to see your improvement next year!

[@cozyogasawara]

Putting your video is a great idea so that we can follow, I haven't thought about doing mine. But I think her great pace of recovery is due to Sarah's strength plus her mom and family's great support coupled with all the events happening around her. Aphasia is a trauma to the brain and to re-establish its plasticity you need a lot of rehabilitation, Sarah's got the best environment and moving on in spite of what happened. My biggest respect to all of you, and thank you especially, Sarah!

[@Ronaldo7Red]

You've come a long way Sarah. I really enjoy seeing your updates. All the best to you.

[@AuggieX1]

Job well done Sarah. Thank you for posting the update for this helps more people than you can imagine. My blessings go to your continued improvements. Please keep us updated.

[@ShmazProducts]

Thank you for sharing your story with the world; truly thank you.

[@gerritgehnen637]

Please, Sarah, never give up! As I have suffered a stroke by myself I feel constant improvements from day to day. Your video is a motivation for aphasia patients to never give up.

[@yoyokng1]

I watched one of these videos for my intro to psych class. I was so fascinated by your story. I'm going to be graduating from college next semester with a degree in Biology and I intend to go to graduate school for neuroscience. I'm very sorry for what happened to you, but your videos were very inspiring and greatly influenced my decision making process.

[@timmilleror]

Hi Sarah. I had my first stroke 5.5 years ago. I was 49 years old had that time. I had global aphasia which means I didn't speak or understand what other people when they were talking to me. After a year from that I was able to speak but my vocabulary was limited. My speech therapist was important for me for 2 years after I had my stroke. Then she moved on to be a mom because she had just born a little daughter.

[@jonochilds]

Hi Sarah and your awesome Mum! I hope you realise how far your videos have reached. I am a medical student in New Zealand and we were shown your first video in class. It has been truly inspiring to watch the rest of your videos. You are a beautiful girl, I wish you all the best with your bf ;) and I pray for God to bless you and your family, hope the writing and reading comes quicker than you ever expected!

[@madgeniusmusic]

WOW! Sarah you're speaking SO much better. I'm made up for you. Really happy now.

[@avrilnuche5656]

Hello Sarah!!, I want yo to know I can teach my linguistics students in México City, what is Broca´s aphasia and how they can help, thanks to you. you´re a warrior!

[@jodyrolfe87]

Hi Sarah, great to see such a big improvement and hear all your good work. Look forward to your next video

[@HelterMcSkelter]

Good for you, Sarah. Thank you for being an example and a role model for others affected by aphasia. And thank you for making these videos!

[@terri_is_wright]

Thank you Sarah for documenting your journey since your stroke. It is amazing to watch your improvement and all that you have done to help others. You are such an inspiration!

[@kerrfisher]

Hello Sarah, I came across your postings on KZbin after watching the undateable in Canada. I just wanted to let you know that you have come a long way and both you and your mom are two strong people. Keep up with your theropy and I hope to see a future post with more good news. I know it is hard to raise awareness and funds for a cause. I am doing something similar here for my new born son who has Cystic Fibrosis. Anyways God Bless.

[@larzonya]

Wow! Great job! I will be celebrating 5 years of stroke recovery in July.Thank you for making the appeal for people to post videos to help educate.

[@drmatt91]

Thanks so much - great video! I'm a medical student at UCL and this has helped me to understand aphasia far more than any textbook!

[@laurarethemeyer6690]

Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for sharing your story and encouraging me and others to share their stories as well. My name is Laura and I am 53 years old. I began experiencing expressive aphasia five days ago. I was feeling scared and alone, so I searched for videos on KZbin. Watching your videos gave me a sense of hope and purpose. I want to accept your challenge to post my own video soon. Thanks again and God bless!

[@fiegenfiegen]

Congratulations Sarah on this recovery. I am a student of Translation in the University of Alcalá de Henares in Spain and your case was discussed in class this week. Well done. Keep up with it!

[@Thorsen31]

Sarah you're so impressive ! I'm a medical student who just discovered aphasia and I can't even imagine how hard it must have been. However I am really impressed by all the work you did, your determination and how good your speech became. I've learned a lot about aphasia and also about life, thanks to you !

[@cozyogasawara]

Thank you for your encouraging video. I'm really impressed with your progress. You had aphasia due to a stroke, and I had mine due to a traffic accident, at about the same period of time, but it seems like we share so many commonalities, the most difficult things are counting the numbers, remembering specific names and speed of speech. But I am so surprised that you are recovering so fast now you are far ahead of me. You're my inspiration, please keep it up, I admire you, Sarah!

[@christycurrey]

This really helped me learn about aphasia for my Biology test! Thank you! You are doing great!

[@jeffreyyates5783]

Hi Sarah, I'm a medical student in Ireland and have only just found your videos. You couldn't be more right in saying "It is so important to see people with aphasia instead of only reading about it." It is an extremely complicated issue, and it is wonderful to see your progress. Good luck in all your future endeavours! Your attitude is truly inspirational.

[@lisakoenen]

Just looking at the comments on this video I can see that your videos mean a great deal to others who are dealing with similar situations. I think it's very brave and great of you to post these videos. They are not just very helpful for other people with similar situations but also for psychologists and mostly psychology students so they can have a better understanding of aphasia and it will help them to become good psychologists able to help others properly. Thanks for that!

[@Khalima2012]

Thank you for posting this video because it gives me an idea of how I come across to people. My speech is exactely just like yours. I have a hard time getting my thoughts out. Keep up the good work

[@Carbanaab]

Hi, I'm from Belgium and I'm in my third year of studying physiotherapist! This year we're studying precisely all the neurological diseases and also the different Aphasias...so I thank you really much for showing us your aphasia and your great evolution during the different years with these videos... I wish you all the best, don't give up and continue like this!!! Maxime.

[@SpeechyTx]

Sarah, congratulations on all your accomplishments. I recently discovered your videos through a class I took in speech therapy. You are amazing and such an inspiration! I look forward to watching your future videos and seeing your progress. Congrats on meeting a fellow you can spend some time with. Congrats!

[@suz4nnn3]

I've been looking for an update for a while as well! Sarah, I think your story is very inspiring and I'm very glad to see how much you've progressed throughout the last four years. I'm very happy for you! I'm a student in physical therapy in Holland and a couple months ago we've learned all about strokes and the consequenses these strokes can cause. I've told your story to a lot of others students and told them about your youtube-account and they were all very enthousiastic as well! Respect! X

[@eowynmiao6169]

Sarah, you are so amazing! I watched your video in 2010, I'm surprised to see that you progress so much during these years. What's more, Brave girl!

[@grapejuice530]

I've been looking forward to an update for a while. I'm so glad to hear all the wonderful things you're doing to support stroke and aphasia awareness. You're a very busy young woman! You were definitely an inspiration for me to make videos. They really do help promote awareness! I'm glad to see that more people want to make them. I thank you for your support and wish you much luck in your upcoming speeches. Have fun in the States, in Las Vegas. It is a fun city. Thanks again.

[@therevdrguinness]

Glad to see you're doing so well... Can't believe it's been so long already. Also, I'm very impressed and humbled by the work your mum does for you. Good on ya mum!

[@mymoneyineeditnow]

I'm glad I didn't miss this video update.

[@timmilleror]

From that moment forward I was determined to speak and understand so that I was using technology to help me. I used Dragon to help me dictate my emails. I used an application named NaturalReader to listen so that I can change how words if needed. You have the determination to help you to have a more accessible speaking skills. You've come a long way so congratulations!

[@allisonblazo8292]

You have inspired me so much Sarah. I had a stroke when I was 20. (my injury was feb 27 2010) It was devastating. I typed it "teenage stroke and aphasia" and I watched your video and it made me feel that I'm not the only one going through what I've been through. With your speech was mind blowing! Your sentence structure is amazing. Please contact me, if you like. :)

[@annas9593]

You're always dressed so cute. I love your mint shirt and matching sweater. I'm so happy that you're still working hard to raise stroke awareness. You're a great ambassador for speech therapy! :)

[@TheGeordie1000]

She's improving a lot. So brave

[@PierreKELL]

Amazing progress and I find it truly inspiring with everything you achieved! Remember being so touched with previous videos and it warms my heart to see you doing well! Keep up the good work illuminating the world about aphasia and I wish you all the best! Much respect / Pierre

[@Shmiguelly]

Wow. I've been following these since the first ever video. It's so impressive to see how far you've come. It's great to see how supportive your mum is as well. I'm a Linguistics student at university and aphasia is a subject that really interests me so it's really nice to see videos like this that show progress through the years.

[@azybear]

So inspiring. Always good to hear what you're up to....and it's usually lots!!

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Thank you Paul! :) Becki is lovely and we really enjoyed seeing her on TV the other week!

[@claytonfairn2825]

Hey sarah, your story is really inspiring, i study neuroscience so i have an understanding of whats going on as the brain is reforming neural connections i had a strokelike experience myself where i had to relearn things but luckily i recovered quickly. I know how difficult it is you can almost see the thousands of neural connections that need to be re associated and its very overwhelming. It is very foreign territory to be thrown into for both you and your family i wish you all the best!

[@paulstocky]

your speech is so much better and better :-) i know Becki i've got a fitness class in Brighton. cheers Paul

[@cathyaudu8205]

Waohh...she has come a long way

[@Wendy-sh2ur]

Hi! Thanks so much for the work you guys put into making these videos. Also good on you Sarah for getting out there in the dating world, must've been daunting and embarrassing to talk about, hope everything's going well!

[@tw0birds]

Sarah, your recovery is truly amazing, and I have loved watching you improve throughout your videos. You mentioned that you are interested in Biology... If you want to continue your studies, there is a university in the United Sates called Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. It is one of the top schools in the world for people with all sorts of disabilities, and their Biology program is really fantastic. I definitely recommend checking it out. I am an alumna from there and loved it!

[@jodge]

Wow you're doing so well! My boyfriend and I were both touched by your story, and I'm so happy with your progress (as I'm sure you and your mum both are!) Well done to the both of you :)

[@yazeed1374]

im happy to see you getting better and im sure you will keep going .

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Hi Josh :) Thank you for leaving a comment and hope your recovery is going well x

[@Raven-fx5qm]

So much progress, lovely!

[@Cybelemoon]

You're inspiring. I think we all have our own aphasia story and everyone is different. For me, I had a brain tumor removed in May 2007. No problems before after. But 3 years later, summer 2010, started having problems, not sure why. I can read easy just lots of re-reading sentences sometimes, but speech and writing/typing is harder. Mine aphasia seems to come in "waves" worse when I'm stressed or worse when I am frustrated, especially with myself talking. Thanks for sharing your story! oxo

[@rmille69]

You are such an inspiration and are doing great Sarah. It is great that Sarah mentioned the Aphasia Recovery Connection (ARC). I have had the founders David Dow, Christine Huggins and Carol Dow-Richards on my radio show, the Incredible Breakthrough Show. I am the creator of Strokes Suck. Sarah, I would love to have you on my show. Look for Incredible Breakthrough Show on Facebook. :-)

[@PnRoll]

Brilliant, just plain brilliant

[@drtrulove]

I am Josh and I have a stroke. Thank you for your video.

[@LURKING323]

I hope my girlfriend learns to talk again.. Miss hearing her talk :( Wish this wasn't part of life.. But only god knows why things happen.. I'm glad Sarah is doing a lots better!!!!! congrats!!!

[@flamshiz]

what a cute girl. as it happens, we're near exactly the same age. i'm curious if there were any cognitive lapses after the stroke or if it is simply a communication issue. i can't imagine the frustration to have the same level of internal awareness knowing there is an inability to express yourself. how inspiring it is to see such faith and happiness even after all this time. and what progress! my goodness looking back at the first video, the progress shown is amazing. thank you for these videos

[@svetlanaava5891]

Oh it's all such brilliant news! Wonderful, I'm so happy for you :)

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Thanks Avi! We will be in NYC as part of our visit to the US, it would be great to meet you if that's possible :)

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Hello! Thank you so much for your support :)

[@kickupdust]

The progress you have made since the last video I watched is amazing. Do you get frustrated if you can't say what you want to? You always look really calm and patient.

[@aprilwilliams0529]

You are amazing!!!

[@margotalivating1581]

she is very encouraging! :)

[@oldsocky]

Inspring video from Sarah!

[@ChooseUrDestination]

Great! well done sarah!!

[@SarahScottAphasia]

That's really kind - thank you! x

[@chemicalbreath]

Strong and beautiful woman.

[@SarahScottAphasia]

It's the ARC Group, it won't let me post a link but if you search for 'Aphasia Recovery Connection' you will see it :)

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Thanks for leaving a comment! Hope you're doing well now x

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Thank you, that means a lot to us :)

[@AviGolden]

WOW!!! Good job, really good job! :-)

[@AviGolden]

Unfortunately, I will not go to Las Vegas. 6 months ago, unfortunately, I was going to go to LA to go funeral with my uncle passed away. :-( Do you want to go to NYC? I love to pick up and take to New York City, my treat... :-)

[@qotsacovers6115]

Indatables? She is indatable? Who is datable then? She is soooo beautiful and she has the most beautiful smile I've ever seen. Plus, I dont think her aphasia is a disability, its just a temporary problem we all can have. She can express herself very well.

[@gypsychik]

I think I need to be on 8:56 this show!!

[@7SUFFERN]

Just one more thing I would like to send you a link to show you what our daughter is doing to help. Its a link to her web page through the National Stroke Association. She has raised thousands of dollars for the association in connection with the NYC Triathlon she will be participating in this summer. Let me know if you would like to see it.

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Thank you! :)

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Yes, please send us a message we would love to see it! :) Thank you!

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Hello - your writing is really good! Have you thought about doing a video?

[@inteusproductions]

Hi Sarah, hope all is well! I'm not exactly familiar with this debilitating problem, could you explain how it affects your cognitive thinking? Is speech the only thing affected? Big improvement on the previous years, well done.

[@HealingIndi65]

Your my Shero Sarah♥️

[@mrgroovestring]

I would love to hear what this sweet girl says, if the interveviewer would stop cutting her off when she tries to speak!

[@SarahScottAphasia]

Yeah you're right - but it's hard - specially when we're trying to fit it into a few minutes (Sarah's mum 'the interviewer) :)

[@Chancechan]

When are you coming to Las Vegas and what is the name of the conference? I'd love to go.