You Are Not Alone
“The loneliest moment in someone’s life is when they are watching their whole world fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald You Are …
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A Guide To Ambiguous Grief
“No one ever told me that grief felt so much like fear. I am not afraid, but the sensation is like being afraid. The same fluttering in the stomach, the …
Brain Injury And Speech
We welcome guest blogger, Veronique Theberge, from Weird And Wonderful Brain. One of the biggest impairments that remains for me 4 years following encephalitis and its token brain injury is …
Why Aphasia Awareness Is So Important
The long-awaited month of June is finally upon us. We’re taking to social media and beyond to educate our communities and the world about the importance of aphasia awareness. This …
Important Facts for Stroke Awareness Month
If you’re part of the “stroke club” that nobody wants to be part of but is full of really cool peeps (like us); you probably already know that this month …
What is aphasia?
Aphasia has been in the news lately with Bruce Willis’ recent diagnosis. While our hearts are with him and his family as they navigate this complex, we’ve seen such an …
The Ultimate Inspirational Playlist
When you’re going through the valleys of life as a person with aphasia or perhaps a caregiver, an inspirational playlist can be very therapeutic. Music has inspired and given me …
Communication Strategies for Adults with Aphasia
Those with aphasia often develop multiple strategies to communicate with others and educate others about the best ways to communicate with them. We are sharing a few helpful resources and …
A Heartfelt Note From the Author
Three years ago, when my husband had a massive stroke, I would have given anything to have a manual explaining how to deal with such a jolting life event. Unfortunately, …
Putting The “Fun” In Functional Phrases
One of the most heartbreaking side effects of aphasia is loneliness. It’s not uncommon to see someone with aphasia tucked away in a corner by themselves during a family birthday …