The Tales of a Stroke Patient and More

I was well and then I wasn't. In one second, my life changed forever. I type with only one, functional hand and am the author of "The Tales of a Stroke Patient," the true story behind my hemorrhagic stroke and its consequences, including gruesome health professionals, frightful depression, and near-death encounters. I'll take you on the journey in this blog I've written for over 10 years, but be prepared for a bumpy ride. Contact info: Joyce Hoffman / hcwriter@gmail.com

Jul 17, 2021

Yes, You Should Use Global Warming and Stroke in the Same Sentence

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If you haven't been under the proverbial rock, you have some idea of what global warming is. First, some background dummied down for th...
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Jun 13, 2021

A Horrific, Honest Email From Sara Riggs: A Heartfelt Story I Had to Place on My Blog in Its Entirety

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I usually get similar emails all the time, slightly different in location, length, and effects. But this one from Sara Riggs is different, s...
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Jun 6, 2021

5 F***in' Phrases We Should NEVER Say As Stroke Survivors to Each Other, In My Opinion

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This post, I predict, will anger some people, but I'm entitled to write what's on my mind. A handful of stroke survivors recovered c...
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May 30, 2021

Invisible Disability: Determined TV has another episode!

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The fan base keeps growing! This time, an Air Force veteran, a dentist, and a healthcare advocate? This particular episode is about 3 people...
May 29, 2021

About Caring for the Elderly, of Which (Gulp!!!) I Am One

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I like to write my own stuff, love it actually. People ask me all the time if I would sponsor their guest articles, and my answer 99% of the...
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May 23, 2021

Determined TV has another post!

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Jayesh Patel had a sweet family and was living a good life when his existence was interrupted by tuberculosis and meningitis which led to a ...
May 15, 2021

We tried a new way of group discussion. What do you think?

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We had a great meeting involving stroke support groups and survivors from around the country. Tell us how you like the format. Would you be ...
Apr 27, 2021

WTF! They're Living People, For Cryin' Out Loud: The Sad Saga of Futile Trauma Transfers

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I subscribe to everything related to health and stroke, and this article amazed even me, who rarely gets shocked anymore.  This article by J...
Apr 14, 2021

Young Multiple-Stroke Patient Gives Parent PTSD

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  Count 'em, folks. F-I-V-E! This post all started from an email I received anonymously: I'm the parent/caretaker of a 9yrs old pedi...
Apr 10, 2021

Do You Think Stress Alone Can Cause a Stroke?

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My stroke was inherited, a Protein S deficiency which causes blood clots. And you probably know the rest and the reason this blog came about...
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