your progression over the last 10 years is incredible and an invaluable document for stroke survivors and aphasiacs. thank you for keeping up with these!
What isn't there not to love in this video? Good luck all of you, and keep promoting aphasia. I'd never heard of the word until I had it - it's SO inspiring 😇
I’ve been following your channel ever since your first video shortly after your stroke. It’s amazing how quickly these 10 years have passed. And I’m amazed by how well you are doing! All the best for your future!
my 3 year old son has aphasia! I can't believe how hard it is to find young people who understand his situation- especially coming from a small town in upstate NY. thank you thank you for this ❤
I am a med student from Turkey. Thank you for your contributions to Science and I am very amazed by your progression, what you ve done is a really great job.
AWWWWW! 🥺 Im so happy for you. Im new to the channel and your story, and this is so nice. There is no greater gifts in this world than faith, hope, and love. You seem to embody them plus determination that is beyond most people. Congrats!
I have followed you for years. Your recovery is an inspiration to watch. You have never been more beautiful. In this video, your hair and makeup are perfect, especially your immaculate manicure. I am so happy for you upon your engagement. Stewart is a very lucky young man. The constant support from your mother is simply amazing. My only criticism of the video is that you and your mother should have had individual microphones. Thank you for sharing your remarkable life with us. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Wow. I watched one of your first vids where you had trouble even speaking simple words and concepts because of your aphasia. Now you are clearly communicating. If I didnt know how severe your aphasia had been, I wouldnt have known you have it at all. Thank you for putting these videos out and raising awareness of stroke and aphasia.
I have watched some of your early videos and now this one (going to school for physical therapy and learning about stroke at this moment), it brightens my heart to see how much you have actually improved in your speech abilities, I mean your speech sounds 95% fluent (I know people who speak worse than you without having had a stroke). So really keep up the good work, it's been amazing seeing your transition from start to now.
Firstly, congratulations to you both, and i wish you a very happy life together, and secondly, I have watched all of these videos as I know your mum from college, and you have done so incredibly well, and made such an amazing recovery, and you should be very proud of yourself 💕
Hi Sarah, I love to see how far you've gotten. I remember seeing one of your old videos in psychology class 3 years ago. Even with the issue, you look as if that wouldn't stop you. After keeping up on your videos, I was right. You were non-stop working to better your speech. Keep it up. You sound better with your sentences.
This is fantastic and congratulations!! It's still incredible that your company accept and help with your aphasia, it's just incredible that they support your improvement. I look forward to seeing you at the Aphasia Conference this year if you will be attending (it'll be my first time going ☺️)
When I first moved to the UK 13 years ago I was as you were 10 years ago, I couldn't find my words. I also have a disease... I'm Italian which apparently is worse than aphasia because after 13 years living in the same house I still can't understand my cockney neighbour:)
OH MY GOD YOURE AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE AND STRONG! wow youve improved so much and mustve worked so hard i just know that your 19-year-old would be so thankful for you putting in the work. i am proud :)
i first saw a video of yours maybe 10 years ago and was goin through my history and found it. It made me wonder how much progress you had made. A family member of mine went through something similar and is doing so well and Im so elated to see you are doing good as well. Also Congrats on your Engagement!!!!
When I was in elementary school,for years, I remember my mom taking me to speech in a high rise building...also had it in school for several years. I never thought I was needing that much help but I guess I did :( As a 44 yr old adult, I find myself forgetting words...like its at the tip of my tongue & it is frustrating when I cant say it. I never was diagnosed with aphasia but I wonder if maybe I had a small form of it possibly. I can understand how it can be frustrating...and yes,I still forget words & sometimes say them backwards or I dont speak clearly. A few employers have actually asked me if I was drunk. Guess I was slurring more often then I thought. Far as Im aware, I was told I got "a lazy tongue"
Hi your doing amazing 😊, can you advise how I can get through to people because I have had a stroke and I'm really struggling to get a better job, where people actually appreciate me.
FYI: The volume in your videos is really low. I had to crank it up to hear you and youtube's ad hungry BS switches over to an ad and the volume startled me. Can't watch them because of this. Take care and keep on keepin on.
How do you still look so good? I know you’re still young, but you look like you’ve not only stopped, but maybe even started to reverse age. And your progress, even just in the last year, is incredible. If I hadn’t been following your story I don’t know that I would believe that you had a stroke.
Aphasia occurs in either broca’s area (frontal lobe) or wernicke’s area (parietal lobe). Broca’s area controls the making of sound and physically saying words. Which means that a damage there often leads to unability or difficulty making sounds. Usually people make one type of sound or just slurs. Wernicke’s area controls our understanding of language so if your damage occured in this area usually the patient is able to speak fluently but without making any sense.
Fish oil and coconut oil causes brain regeneration. Source army research and sago mine disaster victim. I'm still recovering from my stroke and aphasia, I take them daily. Patience . Brain regeneration is slow. But these work. And if u can walk or seated exercise try to do it for 20 to 40 minutes, it caused BDNF A brain neurotrophicfactor. Helps brain recovery. Hope this helps someone.
your progression over the last 10 years is incredible and an invaluable document for stroke survivors and aphasiacs. thank you for keeping up with these!
Sarah's progression to giving longer responses and bigger words is amazing and inspirational. And her mum is a saint!
Just went back and checked the early videos, some amazing progress has been made, almost made me cry a little
Me too! Such an amazing woman!!
I just did the same. Got redirected from a general aphasia video to her first video, then to this one. Now my face is covered in happy tears.
What isn't there not to love in this video? Good luck all of you, and keep promoting aphasia. I'd never heard of the word until I had it - it's SO inspiring 😇
I’ve been following your channel ever since your first video shortly after your stroke. It’s amazing how quickly these 10 years have passed. And I’m amazed by how well you are doing! All the best for your future!
my 3 year old son has aphasia! I can't believe how hard it is to find young people who understand his situation- especially coming from a small town in upstate NY. thank you thank you for this ❤
Thank you and we send you lots of love x
Congrats for 10 years! AND Congrats for the engagement, Sarah! I am so happy for you!
Thank you for the update! :)
Sarah, you are the amazing! Thank you for sharing your journey with us for over a decade!!!!
I wish I would have been aware of this sooner, the improvement between videos is incredible!
I am a med student from Turkey. Thank you for your contributions to Science and I am very amazed by your progression, what you ve done is a really great job.
After watching Sarah after her one year anniversary of her stroke and now she is engaged..God bless her
AWWWWW! 🥺 Im so happy for you. Im new to the channel and your story, and this is so nice. There is no greater gifts in this world than faith, hope, and love. You seem to embody them plus determination that is beyond most people. Congrats!
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Amazing progress over 10 years. Thank you for sharing these videos. Priceless.
I have followed you for years. Your recovery is an inspiration to watch. You have never been more beautiful. In this video, your hair and makeup are perfect, especially your immaculate manicure. I am so happy for you upon your engagement. Stewart is a very lucky young man. The constant support from your mother is simply amazing. My only criticism of the video is that you and your mother should have had individual microphones. Thank you for sharing your remarkable life with us. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Seeing your progression is an absolutely amazing.
Wow.
I watched one of your first vids where you had trouble even speaking simple words and concepts because of your aphasia.
Now you are clearly communicating. If I didnt know how severe your aphasia had been, I wouldnt have known you have it at all.
Thank you for putting these videos out and raising awareness of stroke and aphasia.
I have watched some of your early videos and now this one (going to school for physical therapy and learning about stroke at this moment), it brightens my heart to see how much you have actually improved in your speech abilities, I mean your speech sounds 95% fluent (I know people who speak worse than you without having had a stroke). So really keep up the good work, it's been amazing seeing your transition from start to now.
Firstly, congratulations to you both, and i wish you a very happy life together, and secondly, I have watched all of these videos as I know your mum from college, and you have done so incredibly well, and made such an amazing recovery, and you should be very proud of yourself 💕
Very impressed with your progress! Really inspiring!
Wow. So proud of you Sarah. Amazing job. Thank you for being courageous in sharing your story. 😊👍🙏💯🎂
Good to see you doing well. All the best
Will always be your number 1 fan ur an inspiration to us all congratulations Sarah I want nothing but the best for you xxx
Hi Sarah, I love to see how far you've gotten. I remember seeing one of your old videos in psychology class 3 years ago. Even with the issue, you look as if that wouldn't stop you. After keeping up on your videos, I was right. You were non-stop working to better your speech. Keep it up. You sound better with your sentences.
This is fantastic and congratulations!! It's still incredible that your company accept and help with your aphasia, it's just incredible that they support your improvement. I look forward to seeing you at the Aphasia Conference this year if you will be attending (it'll be my first time going ☺️)
I’m really happy you did this! 2020’s are going to be awesome for you I know it 😄
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When I first moved to the UK 13 years ago I was as you were 10 years ago, I couldn't find my words. I also have a disease... I'm Italian which apparently is worse than aphasia because after 13 years living in the same house I still can't understand my cockney neighbour:)
You are doing AMAZING!! Congratulations!
Wow Sarah, you become a long way! Good job 👍 Greetings from Finland 👋
Amazing journey. Just came across your videos. Keep it up, you are doing such a great job and give hope to others with Aphasia or similar ailments.
I was looking forward to this video! You look so good Sarah and made so much progress! I’m really happy for you both, have a great 2020!
You are amazing Sarah, I watch your videos because I also have aphasia, unlike you I have receptive aphasia, you inspire me to recover and get better.
I am so happy for you on your engagement! I have been following your video post for years. You truly are an inspiration.
You’re a remarkable person. Thank you for sharing your journey.
OH MY GOD YOURE AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE AND STRONG! wow youve improved so much and mustve worked so hard i just know that your 19-year-old would be so thankful for you putting in the work. i am proud :)
Great to see you looking and doing well. Been following your journey for a LONG time. Your progress is encouraging and inspiring.
Have a great 2020!!!
Happy New Year, Sarah & Sarah's mum!
Sarah your are a wonderful person! Thanks for sharing your experience.
You're doing great. Much love and respect to you from Switzerland.
thank you so much
i first saw a video of yours maybe 10 years ago and was goin through my history and found it. It made me wonder how much progress you had made. A family member of mine went through something similar and is doing so well and Im so elated to see you are doing good as well. Also Congrats on your Engagement!!!!
Wouldn’t have known she had a stroke such a huge improvement from the very first video
OMG Congratulations to you both!!!
amazing growth and recovery . true inspiration !
nice! was wondering when you were gonna release this years
Thank you for sharing!
When I was in elementary school,for years, I remember my mom taking me to speech in a high rise building...also had it in school for several years. I never thought I was needing that much help but I guess I did :( As a 44 yr old adult, I find myself forgetting words...like its at the tip of my tongue & it is frustrating when I cant say it. I never was diagnosed with aphasia but I wonder if maybe I had a small form of it possibly. I can understand how it can be frustrating...and yes,I still forget words & sometimes say them backwards or I dont speak clearly. A few employers have actually asked me if I was drunk. Guess I was slurring more often then I thought. Far as Im aware, I was told I got "a lazy tongue"
Amazing progress!
The background is very creative.
hell yea! great job its awesome
Hi your doing amazing 😊, can you advise how I can get through to people because I have had a stroke and I'm really struggling to get a better job, where people actually appreciate me.
Beautiful strong woman
Who cares about anything she's a person I'm sure she lives her live happily without ur insight
not bad at all... you been come a long way since your stroke....
I believe if they make movie about your story it would be nice movie and motivating
FYI: The volume in your videos is really low. I had to crank it up to hear you and youtube's ad hungry BS switches over to an ad and the volume startled me. Can't watch them because of this. Take care and keep on keepin on.
How do you still look so good? I know you’re still young, but you look like you’ve not only stopped, but maybe even started to reverse age. And your progress, even just in the last year, is incredible. If I hadn’t been following your story I don’t know that I would believe that you had a stroke.
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could i ask what part of her brain was most affeccted by this?
Aphasia occurs in either broca’s area (frontal lobe) or wernicke’s area (parietal lobe). Broca’s area controls the making of sound and physically saying words. Which means that a damage there often leads to unability or difficulty making sounds. Usually people make one type of sound or just slurs. Wernicke’s area controls our understanding of language so if your damage occured in this area usually the patient is able to speak fluently but without making any sense.
Fish oil and coconut oil causes brain regeneration. Source army research and sago mine disaster victim. I'm still recovering from my stroke and aphasia, I take them daily. Patience . Brain regeneration is slow. But these work. And if u can walk or seated exercise try to do it for 20 to 40 minutes, it caused BDNF A brain neurotrophicfactor. Helps brain recovery. Hope this helps someone.
Other parts of the brain must have picked up the slack.