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The Word!
stroke survivor blog
Hi, I'm Lewis
The Word is a collection of stroke support stories and hard-earned wisdom from a thirteen-plus year survivor who has learned a few things worth sharing. My hope is to touch someone who feels lost, inspire someone who is tired, and provide the guidance I wish I had when I was first picking up the pieces. Whether you are a survivor or a caregiver, you will find the help, the honesty, and the solidarity you need right here.
I know firsthand the crushing frustration of being unheard. After a stroke, you often feel like your voice has been sidelined, your struggle is invisible, and the world around you just keeps moving at a pace you can no longer match. When my stroke hit, my world didn't just stop — it shattered. And when I looked around for someone who had been through it, someone who would tell me the truth about what came next, I couldn't find them.
So I built this place.
We have organized everything into three categories to help you navigate your recovery with purpose:
Stroke Support — The village behind the warrior. Real talk about the emotional journey, the invisible symptoms, and the relationships and community that hold recovery together.
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Goal Setting and Progress — The tactics of the hustle. Practical tools, mindset strategies, and the building blocks of moving forward with real intention and real results.
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Dysarthria Awareness — Giving voice to the silence. Dedicated space for the unique challenges of living with dysarthria — for survivors, caregivers, and anyone who wants to be a better communicator.
I hope you find comfort in these Words!
Have a topic you want me to cover? A question you can't find the answer to anywhere else? Submit it here.
— Lewis
My Journey Beyond the Shatter
My recovery from stroke and dysarthria is deeply personal—it began with a brain aneurysm that shattered my world. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever faced, but it led me here, to The Word.
Every story I share on this blog, and every piece of advice I give, comes directly from that experience. When a stroke happens, there is no "instruction manual"....
So I Wrote One For You!
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