Testimonial quotes
Why people come to us
- Empathy
- Being part of a stroke family
- Like banter and find group uplifting
- Social, to see everyone and listen to everyone
- Useful tips
- Forum to discuss specific topics
- Stroke bonds everyone, so we all get it and the challenges it brings
- Picking up ideas on recovery
- Tips on learning how to drive again
- First time laughed in ages when joined group
- First time I’ve not been treated as damaged goods when joined group
- Feel like group coordinators, always think about what they can do for members, they always put us first
- Meeting all walks of life, yet sharing a common ground
- Given direction
- Inspiring
- No bubble wrap/cotton wool
- Speak as it is
- Voice being actually heard, not just words listened to
- Signposted
- Getting the answers from those that have already gone through what you are going through
- Recognising the improvements on recovery
- Gaining courage
- First step’s the hardest, but worth it
- Safe environment
- Encouraged
- Lots of new hints to make life that little bit more simplistic
- Common ground
- Sharing grief and loss
- Discovering that the new me can still interact
- An umbrella in a storm
- Seeing progress in others is all inspiring
- Free speech
- Speaking to an organ grinder, rather than those that think they know
- Explanations made in lay terms
- Advice given, but never forced
- Stepping out for the first time and saying how you feel
- Partners and significant other half’s having others to talk their worries and concerns to
Potential barriers for people to come to us
- Confidence that people will like you
- Worry about being accepted
- Feel like you can’t be your true self post stroke
- Anxiety over making the call
- Logistics
- Courage
- Admitting you need help