Nature

Niagara Falls

This reminds me of the flood of emotions that occur when you realize you are having a stroke.  Nothing can prepare you for that.

Tree on Beach at Botany Bay

As a young stroke survivor, I felt like I was alone in the wind and waves.  I had a lot of support, but I felt like no one else truly knew what I was going through.  Then I met other survivors and finally felt like I was normal.

Icy Palm Tree

In the beginning, I felt like I was frozen due to my physical and emotional changes and limitations from the stroke.  I felt such relief when I started making small improvements that led to bigger improvements.