Monday, March 9, 2015
Thursday, March 5, 2015
OUR VERY OWN SCSS ST.LOUIS CHAPTER LEADER CAM AULGUR ON WORLDWIDE RADIO SHOW!
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Life on the Other Side if you Never Give Up on Recovery Now with Kim
Cameron had a life-altering stroke March 21st 2012, the day after her 52nd birthday. After extensive rehab she returned to work, but now, part time. The death & rebirth of her old self, has been a journey of faith, never giving up, & some good old humor. It’s also helped to get involved with serving others. Cam facilitates a stroke support group, worked on a stroke walk, has 3 FB pages relate to stroke (Second Chance Stroke Survivors, Thriving Stroke Survivors, Miracles in Progress Stroke Support). She wants every survivor to know, you don't need to sit at home. There are things you can do to help yourself. Get out! It doesn't matter what you do. Join a support group, it’s the best free thing you could ever do. Seek new hobbies. When she looks back to where she started & what she's become, she's got a life worth living. So take the word can't out of your vocabulary & make every day matter.
This show is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life's terms. I introduce topics, and survivor's share their experience, strength and hope. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery.
More will be revealed! Tune in, stop in and call in. This is a "we" recovery program, because it is in the "we," that we find the new "me."
We focus on the four A's of Recovery: Awareness, Acceptance, Action and Adaptation. This is a place for survivor's striving to become thrivers.
The front half of show is a featured guest. to join us in the discussion. The second part of the show is Open Mic and some great Indy Music, sure to inspire!
Host is Kim Justus, author of In a Flash: Miracles Here and Beyond found at www.inaflash.org & "Like" at www.facebook.com/inaflash.org and /braininjuryradio
#unitingtheworldthroughstrokesurvival
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS - THE THIRD PERSON EFFECT
A SISTER TOLD ME WE DON'T RECOVER FROM BRAIN INJURY WE REBUILD!
The hardest part about rebuilding oneself after brain injury for me is: In order to rebuild properly you have to see how ugly the current behavior is.
One of the effects of my brain injury (mine was a major brain aneurysm and stroke) is what I call the third person effect.
I find my own behavior so out of character so way not me and so wrong I can only liken it to or describe it to a non brain injured person like this. It's like watching your own behavior as a third person.
I find myself fixating and having emotional outbursts on something or insisting I'm right when I couldn't be more wrong!
Even after repeated attempts by loved ones telling me how wrong I am!
Unfortunately this realization doesn't happen until after I realize I have really hurt loved ones. I find this to extremely hurt inside me.
Am I alone with this issue?
If it was not for the true and faithful love of my family, I would have been placed in a home long ago!
But I, unlike many of my fellow stroke survivors around the world who are rejected by spouses and or family members because of their stroke I am loved like no other!
I'm a very grateful man for my family that steadfastly love me!
With love,
Aaron
Monday, March 2, 2015
OFFICIAL SECOND CHANCE STROKE SURVIVORS STROKE SURVIVOR OF THE MONTH
Second Chance Stroke Survivor Official's survivor of the month of March
Please congratulate Craig A. Price as SCSS stroke survivor of the month of March. Craig will be post-stroke two years on August 7th, 2015. Craig is 51 years old and resides in Georgia, but is originally from Oregon. Craig has been married for ten years to his beautiful wife Diane. Craig and Diane have 6 adult children. Craig was a pipe fitter pre-stroke and since his stroke after some recovery Craig enjoys his hobbies such as wood working, metal working, gardening, and shooting guns. As a result of Craig stroke he has expressive aphasia, non-fluent aphasia, motor and broca's aphasia, while this has been a challenge for him in communication he has come a long way and started making YouTube video's bringing people to a better understanding of aphasia. Craig is also admin to a Facebook group called Strokies and Aphasia Sufferers Have Hobbies. Craig is a very genuine person who is determined to fight his stroke and to recover. He always acknowledges other members and their post whether he just likes the post or comments on the post. Craig is also a member of a few other groups that he brings his positive attitude with him to help motivates and inspire other stroke survivors with his kindness. We are grateful and honored to have Craig as a member of SCSS and for him being our first member of the month for SCSS Official. Thanks Craig for being you.
Sunday, March 1, 2015
A STROKE SURVIVOR CAN BE TAUGHT
Yes! A stroke survivor can be taught!
Morning my peeps!
So over the last few days I've been learning about just how powerful Twitter is!
It appears to be the #1 Social Media hub!
So I'm using it to tell the world about us!
So peeps ............. follow me on Twitter!
I'M A STROKE SURVIVOR, IT'S WHO I AM NOW
Hi I thought you may want to know who I am.
Currently Age: 52
Born September 1st 1963
Age 47 when I had a major aneurysm and two weeks later had a major stroke:
September 17th 2010
The day the course of my life changed forever!
Deficits: Can’t walk, Dysarthria, Balance issue
Married 22+ years to one of the most awesome and amazing women on the planet! Rebecca Avila
Father to the most awesome son on the planet!
Ryan Avila 22
Born and Raised: Santa Rosa California
Adopted by Verne and Nonie Avila
How I truly feel:
I was the type of guy that could do about anything I set my mind to. Cutting down a 80’ tree….no problem! Designing a water or rain harvesting system…..no problem! Running a crew building a 100,000 gallon water storage tank…………..no problem! Running and owning my own companies National Storage Tank and Rain Harvesting Solutions Inc. for over 12 years BS (Before Stroke) done!
Then the course of my life would change forever!
I was doing the day to day grind and I truly believe there was only one thing that would stop me dead in my tracks! A stroke and near death experience!
This event in my life forced me to fully re-evaluate all the things I, like most everyone, took for granted!
Life itself, walking, talking, feeling one with my body, family, friends but I truly believe that I've been given a SECOND CHANCE!
I would come to believe wholeheartedly that this was a type of gift! Yes this stroke is the hardest thing I would ever face!!! But I was alive! Given a gift that the majority of people on this planet don’t have! The chance to live two lives in this one! A second chance to learn not to take it all for granted!
In beginning part of me was so angry, suicidal, and felt ripped off but what I have learned since my stroke makes it all worth it! I should have a big sign on my forehead…….Under Major Reconstruction! I’m far from learning it all!
I would have to say and know with all my heart that if it was not for my incredible family and friends and their support I’d be in a much different place!
Tears of thankfulness run down my face! Go stroke survivors!
WE'RE NOT VICTIMS WE'RE SURVIVORS!
Never Give Up!
With allot of care!
Aaron Avila
#unitingtheworldthroughstokesurvival
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