Michelle

Hi, here's a few words about how Different Strokes has helped me over the years.

Having a stroke at 28, September 2004, with 3 young children to look after certainly puts the fight in your backbone. I had a left sided occipital infarct with homonymous hemianopia - right sided weakness and loss of my visual field meant I was unable to drive. I had so many questions, thoughts and fears,  I needed to find information.

I found Different Strokes online and logged onto the forum- there wasn't a Facebook page at this time. I remember reading threads from other people and thinking Wow they are going through the same ....

As I went through my stroke journey of adapting to change nappies, appealing against a DLA decision and after 4 years of I found I was able to help others with their worries

I'm still in touch with friends I met all those years ago through different strokes and we've helped each other over the years through o because life goes on regardless.

After 4 years of desperately fighting to get my licence back I eventually was able to drive again. 

I'm still in touch with friends I made those 11 years ago through Different Strokes when I was in need.