I’ve written a couple of times about things that have aided my recovery from my stroke–a traumatic brain injury. Let me tell you about one more factor that has been very important and crucial; my dear friend, Nancy. I knew Nancy in college in Wyoming. We were very close friends in those times a few (more…)
In an earlier entry I outlined some practices that I believe have helped my progress since my stroke, but somehow I neglected to mention an important one: a support group. When I was forced to leave my life in Minnesota behind and start all over in Tacoma, I had another challenge on top of learning (more…)
BEST guest blogger Isaac Peterson explores attitude, empowerment, determination and self-care in his latest blog post. Prepare  to be inspired! When I was released from the hospital about four months ago, following a one-month stay after my stroke, they gave my sister a pretty bleak outlook for my future. The picture they painted was one (more…)
 Do you know what an AVM is? Before my stroke I had never heard of them but my stroke happened because of one. AVM stands for arteriovenous malformation, an anomalous tangle of veins and arteries in my brain. I’m told my undiagnosed high blood pressure caused it to bleed and triggered my stroke. I (more…)
Meet BEST guest blogger, journalist and musician, Isaac Peterson. In the essay below, Peterson shares his personal story and journey forward after having a stroke and relocating to Washington State in late 2016. This is his first piece of writing since his stroke. If you saw me on the street, you probably wouldn’t look twice. (more…)
