I was not a typical stroke patient—I was young, fit, healthy, and strong. Even now, I still ask why this happened, but I’ve come to accept that I may not have that answer, trusting it is part of a bigger plan.

What I do have is faith. I believe God has a purpose for my journey, even when I cannot fully see it.

I created a short video to share what recovery has meant to me—how it has shaped my life, my perspective, and my strength. My faith gives me hope and reminds me that my story is still unfolding.

Watch the video

Voices of Aphasia

At the National Aphasia Association, we believe every voice and every story matters. That is why we continue working to highlight the experiences, perspectives, creativity, advocacy, and resilience found throughout the aphasia community.

Through initiatives like our Voices of Aphasia series, ambassador stories, blogs, videos, and community spotlights, we hope to create space for people affected by aphasia to be seen, heard, and understood.

Explore and hear more aphasia voices on our website and on our YouTube channel.

Every Story Helps Build Awareness

Awareness often begins with one person choosing to share their experience. We are grateful to Bob for sharing his story.

What story would you share?

Thank you to Bob and his speech-language pathologist, Julie Rowlett, for sharing this story with the NAA!