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Misunderstood With Aphasia

People with aphasia are accustomed to feeling misunderstood when they’re struggling to …

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Going Forward or Backward With Aphasia

Should someone experiencing aphasia set their sights on moving forward or backward? …

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Gratitude for Aphasia

No one yearns to go through a life-threatening aneurysm and struggle with …

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More Aphasia Analogies

Several months ago, we talked about aphasia analogies with another book. We …

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Telling Someone Else’s Aphasia Story

Where does one person’s story begin and another person’s story end? The …

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Do You Feel Divided From the Person You Used to Be?

Life changing events may leave you feeling divided into “the person you …

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Marking Your Aphasia Anniversary

Most people with aphasia can pinpoint an anniversary date: the day their …

invisible effects

A Stitch of Time: Invisible Effects of Aphasia

Some effects of aphasia are apparent immediately. The inability to follow a …

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Emotional Milestones After Aphasia

We’re wrapping up our discussion of Kelly and Brad Marsh’s new book, …

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Leaving a Job After Aphasia

In Kelly and Brad Marsh’s new book, Love Stroke, Kelly tells a …