June, glorious June! It is time to be outside (don't forget sunscreen), to enjoy family and friends, to grill, to garden. And, if you live where I do where there is lots of snow in the winter, it is the time of year to walk outside without fear of frost bite and falls.

I hope you will take some time off from the great outdoors to read the June newsletter. As usual, our contributors have done a great job of sharing. Check out the index on the left.

Enjoy the June newsletter!

Lin Wisman
Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org

Organization Highlights
What is Happening By Maria Erichsen Maria reports on what is happening at The Stroke Network. Check out these areas: · Stroke Awareness options. · Young Stroke Survivors Chat June 2 · Facebook and Twitter invites · Message Board upgrade comments Click to Read Contact Maria at merichsen@strokenetwork.org

Fuel for the Journey
Just Trying To Take Care of You By Lin Mouet Lin reflects on her husband caregiver. She has become aware of his worries. Lin shares some of their experiences traveling. Click to Read Contact Lin at lmouat@strokenetwork.org

Newsfeed Review
Stroke News By Jean Guggenheimer Each month Jean reads the Stroke Newsfeed and selects articles to review and to link.This month's articles include: · Bran Reduces Heart Disease Deaths · Why Our Salt Addiction Is Hard To Kick · Low Vitamin D Tied to Depression In Older People · Vice President: Son to Leave Hospital Next Week Click to Read

The Juggling Caregiver
I'm Juggling as Fast as I Can By Claudia Warner Claudia experiences she is juggling many things. She gives a great idea for those with aphasia - badges. Finally, she gives a tribute to all Fathers in this the month of Father's Dad. Click to Read Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org

Speak No Evil

Post Stroke Job: Right Fit
By Erin and JJ Robertson

Many stroke survivor's struggle with working post-stroke. Returning to an old job or occupation may not be possible for a number of reasons. How does one work through the options?

Erin shares their not so positive experience with Vocational Rehabilitation. Erin and JJ learned that Voc Rehab's goals may not work for everyone.

JJ shares his experience of working at how to have a meaningful life. He is now heading back to school.

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Contact Erin and JJ at erobertson@strokenetwork.org

Our Unique Journeys

Recovery and New Lives

Two Books

By David Wasielewski

Every stroke is different. Each individual has a story to tell. Each of these stories is unique.

David reviews two books where stroke survivor's share their stories. The two books are "Please Don't Leave Me This Way," by Julia Fox Garrison and "My Year Off," by Robert McCrum.

The two authors have different approaches to their stories. Whether you are more analytical or emotional in the approach to your story, you may enjoy reading others experiences.

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Contact David at dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org

The Gift from my Grandpop
By Jan Johnson Jan pays tribute to the two Father Figures in her life, her grandfather and her uncle. Who were the men that helped you as a child? Click to Read

Member Stories

Lenny Harrison Update
Edited by Deb Theriault

Lenny Harrison's story was published in the April, 2009 issue of StrokeNet. Click here for an update on what Lenny has been up to since then. The update is at the bottom of the original story.

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Would you like to have your story featured? Member Stories are written with the help of our Member Stories Coordinator, Deb Theriault.

First, read the Member Stories Guidelines for more info on the program. If you are still interested email Deb at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org.

Click Member Stories Permanent Collection to see the stories which have been published.

Members can add their own stroke experiences to the Bios section of The Gallery. These are unedited and are not featured in the newsletter.

Member Celebrations

Birthdays and Stroke Anniversaries
Compiled By Nancy Fiduk

The Stroke Network congratulates all members who celebrate a birthday or stroke anniversary this month. Click below to see the birthdays and anniversaries we have on file for this month.

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Contact Nancy at nfiduk@strokenetwork.org

Each month members' birthdays, which they have placed in their message board profile, are listed.

To add your birthday, go to My Controls on the Message Board. Look for Personal Profile on the left of the screen. Select Edit Profile Information. Enter both your birthdate and your interests.

To locate My Controls from the home page of the Message board, http://www.strokeboard.net, select Member Links, My Controls.

If you would like your stroke anniversary listed, send to the the Celebrations Monitor at nfiduk@strokenetwork.org. Be sure to include your userid and the month, day and year of the stroke. If you are not the survivor, please include the survivor's first name and your relationship. For example: Bill, husband.

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