Living Well with Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech 🦋

Had a stroke from surgery. #StrokeThriver with #aphasia and #apraxia wants to use my voice to help others overcome challenges/give HOPE. #LivingWellWithAphasia

[Living Well with Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech 🦋 @usingmyvoice3]

There are many invisible or hidden disabilities after #stroke. Allodynia is one.
When normal touch feels like pain, it’s not just sensitivity — it’s neurological.
#NationalStrokeAwarenessMonth #Allodynia

[Living Well with Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech 🦋 @usingmyvoice3]

Before my shoulder surgery, #stroke was mentioned as a rare complication - I didn’t think much of it. I was healthy and passed every pre‑op test.

Still, 40 hrs later, I had a stroke.

Surgery can be an uncommon stroke risk. If something feels “off” afterward get help.

[Living Well with Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech 🦋 @usingmyvoice3]

Do you know the most common risks of #stroke?

[Living Well with Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech 🦋 @usingmyvoice3]

Happy May.
It’s National Stroke Awareness Month, and my stroke anniversary is this month too.
I had a stroke in 2019 after a routine surgery — unexpected and life‑changing.
I’ll be sharing awareness posts all month to help others recognize symptoms and get help quickly.

[Living Well with Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech 🦋 @usingmyvoice3]

When customer seAre you a person with

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[Living Well with Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech 🦋 @usingmyvoice3]

Choosing a Word of the Year has become a meaningful practice for me.

In my latest post, I share my process — and questions to help you choose your own word and set gentle goals.

Read the post here: https://t.co/2VVQsahmY0

#aphasia #StrokeRecovery #WOTY

[Living Well with Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech 🦋 @usingmyvoice3]

I went to Disney hoping to share my granddaughter’s first visit. As a stroke survivor with invisible disabilities, I was denied DAS—and missed moments that mattered. Magic should be inclusive.
Read more: https://t.co/bauDdgTsBS
#Disney #Invisibledisabilities #DAS #Stroke #aphasia

[Living Well with Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech 🦋 @usingmyvoice3]

💜 This #WorldStrokeDay, your story matters. Every word you share helps someone feel less alone. Read Day 29: Share Your Story — and see how your voice can make a difference.
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#blogboost #aphasia #apraxia #dysarthia

[Living Well with Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech 🦋 @usingmyvoice3]

After my stroke, I learned that loneliness isn’t always empty.
Sometimes, in the quiet, you find your truest self—the part that never left. 💛
#StrokeRecovery #AphasiaAwareness #blogboost

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[Living Well with Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech 🦋 @usingmyvoice3]

Mindful living…it’s not just about meditation. Can this help when you have #aphasia? Read today’s blog post.

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#blogboost #aphasia #mindfulness

[Living Well with Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech 🦋 @usingmyvoice3]

Simple Photo https://t.co/QWE7nLgKEd via @martha061

Peaceful mountains #blogboost

[Living Well with Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech 🦋 @usingmyvoice3]

This week on my blog I’ll be discussing #emotional and #MentalHealth. Finding a neuropsychologist who incorporated ACT really helped me.

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#aphasia #apraxia #dysarthria #blogboost

[Living Well with Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech 🦋 @usingmyvoice3]

You don’t need words to express yourself. In the blog post I share what some people do. #aphasia doesn’t stop us.

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[Living Well with Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech 🦋 @usingmyvoice3]

Using creative outlets to express yourself.
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#Aphasia #apraxia #dysarthria #Communication #blogboost

[Living Well with Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech 🦋 @usingmyvoice3]

Songs that carry me through… Do you have a list that helps you with #StrokeRecovery, getting through the challenges with #aphasia, #apraxia or #dysarthria?

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[Living Well with Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech 🦋 @usingmyvoice3]

Who doesn’t like Music? But do you know it can be used as therapy? Read my latest blog https://t.co/XlIHBMponL

#blogboost #aphasia #dysarthria #apraxia #Communication #MusicTherapy

[Living Well with Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech 🦋 @usingmyvoice3]

the power of project-based speech therapy—learning through real life.
Start small. Celebrate every win. 💙

https://t.co/O5G2oOFi43

#Aphasia #StrokeRecovery #SpeechTherapy #blogboost

[Living Well with Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech 🦋 @usingmyvoice3]

Not every tool for #aphasia #recovery needs to be high-tech.
Sometimes the best supports are simple: a notebook, big sheets of paper, or a picture dictionary.
Low-tech doesn’t mean low impact—it means always ready.
🖊️💬

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[Living Well with Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech 🦋 @usingmyvoice3]

advocacy can start quietly—with one small act of courage: speaking up for yourself.

Every story shared helps others feel seen, and that’s where real change begins. 💜
#Aphasia #StrokeRecovery #AphasiaAwareness

https://t.co/yRy8qVEIsZ

[Living Well with Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech 🦋 @usingmyvoice3]

One of the most healing parts of recovery is connecting with people who truly understand. 💬

💡 Connection heals what isolation cannot.
Read Day 10: Connect with Those Who Understand 

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#Aphasia #StrokeRecovery #Apraxia #Communication #AphasiaAwareness