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Different Strokes Southampton Celebrates 15 Years of Supporting Stroke Survivors
This year marks a special milestone for Different Strokes Southampton as we proudly celebrate 15 years of helping younger stroke survivors and their families across
Jackie Broadhurst – Stroke Survivor
I had my stroke in 1997 when the neurosurgeon cut through an artery! I had three months rehab and some physio afterwards but then left to my own devices. I
Therese Allan – Stroke Survivor
Hindsight is a wonderful thing and I now realise there were warning signs before I had my stroke. I had started a new job, which entailed moving away from friends
Adrian Allan – Stroke Survivor
My “stroke” story is more accurately a story about a stroke as well as dementia – my stroke and my wife’s dementia. It’s difficult for me to separate them. Oh
Lloyd Brammer – Stroke Survivor
Prior to my stroke I’d always had a very active, jet setting, fairly healthy, and good life. Complete with a loving wife and two lovely children. Then in October 2016
Martin Straw – Stroke Survivor
I am Martin and was a computer programmer until I was made redundant at 49. I decided to take early retirement and spent the next 2 years enjoying my hobbies,
Louise Godwin – Stroke Survivor
I had my stroke at 3pm on 13/01/2015 at the age of 36. I was actually sat at my desk, at work, and my right arm suddenly felt very heavy,