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StrokeNet Newsletter
Vol 17, No 6
June 2017
In This Issue
Role of a Good Support Group
The Juggling Caregiver
Stroke of Luck
Healing with Poetry
Survivor's Best Friend
Member Stories: Angela Berg Marshall
Member Story Invitation
The Stroke Network
StrokeNet Newsletter Staff  
Lin Wisman, Editor
Jay Allen
Walt Kilcullen
Barb Polan 
Rachel Stolz
Deb Theriault
Teri Truax
Claudia Warner
David Wasielewski

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Greetings, 
 
    
Welcome to the June 2017 issue of StrokeNet.

Three of the articles this month  (Claudia, Rachel and Barb) have dogs as the theme. It's summer and time to enjoy our pets! 
   
In this Issue...
 
David reflects of the role of a Good Support Group.
In "The Juggling Caregiver" Claudia reports on their life. Rachel in ""Stroke of Luck" shares her experiences of Pets.

In "Healing with Poetry" Jay reflects on Recovery
In "Survivors Best Friend" Barb tells the story of Turbo becoming an ESA. Deb shares the stroke story of Angela Berg Marshall.
  
Enjoy the June Newsletter! 

Lin Wisman 
Director Information Resources
Editor, StrokeNet
lwisman@strokenetwork.org                                                                      
Role of a Good Support Group
Helping Others Recover
by David Wasielewski
 
Many survivors have been part of one or more support group. They vary in their effectiveness.
 
David reflects on his local support group and what makes it work to help recovery.
 
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Contact David at dwasielewski@strokenetwork.org 

The Juggling Caregiver
Ah, The Perfume Of June!
By Claudia Warner
 
Claudia updates her garden work. The Warners have a new puppy, Phoebe. The trip to pick her up was an adventure. We are then reminded that it is now the season for outdoor fun!  
  
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Contact Claudia at cwarner@strokenetwork.org
Stroke of Luck
Pet Therapy
By Rachel Stolz
  
Rachel is a dog person. She explains how having a pet (yes, just a pet) has been beneficial in her recovery.
 
Whether you select a dog, a cat, or some other animal be sure to consider a pet.


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Contact Rachel at rstolz@strokenetwork.org 

Healing with Poetry
Recovery   
By Jay Allen

 
 
Jay reflects on Discovering yourself in Recovery.
 
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Contact Jay at jallen@strokenetwork.org
Survivor's Best Friend
When a Pet becomes an Official ESA
By Barb Polan
 
 
Barb tells the story of how Turbo came into her life and how he became an ESA.

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Contact Barb at bpolan@strokenetwork.org
Member Stories

Angela Berg Marshall 
by Deb Theriault
Senior Contributing Writer and
Information Resources Administrator
 
 
At the time of her stroke Angela was 24 and a Physical Therapist. She was born with an AVM in her brain - a ticking time bomb.

Since her stroke she has repassed the PT Licensure Exam. She now works as a disabled therapist helping other stroke survivors recover. Be sure to check out her story.
  
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Contact Deb at dtheriault@strokenetwork.org
Tell Your Story!!
Member Story Invitation

For the past twelve years, StrokeNet has been publishing the personal stories of stroke survivors and their caregivers.

Every survivor and caregiver has a unique experience and point of view to offer. StrokeNet gives others, in similar circumstances, the opportunity to learn about your own experience, and how your viewpoint has changed post-stroke.
 
We've all been there, either as a stroke survivor or as a caregiver. We know what it's like firsthand to be transported, in the blink of an eye, from our normal lives to a life of shattered dreams and an uncertain outlook, with our physical and emotional reality altered forever.
 

 
The Stroke Network

Helpful Information
The Stroke Network, Inc. is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We are an on-line stroke support organization and are available to everybody, worldwide.

Since 1996 we have provided on-line stroke support and information to well over 250,000 visitors to the site.  The Stroke Network is the homepage for a  network of several other smaller web sites owned by The Stroke Network Inc.
 
 
Membership...
 
If you are not a member of the Stroke Network please become one. There is no charge. If you are a member you have access to more info.
 
If you think you are already a member, but cannot sign it, contact our Membership Administrator Kelli Smith at ksmith@strokenetwork.org. She can verify with your email if you are a member, find your userid and reset your password if needed.

 
Copyright ŠJune 2017
  The Stroke Network, Inc.
  P.O. Box 492 Abingdon, Maryland 21009
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Disclaimer

This newsletter is published and owned by The Stroke Network. The items contained herein are published as submitted and are provided for general information purposes only. This information should not be considered as personal advice.
 
Readers should not rely solely on our newsletter information, but should make their own inquiries before making any decisions. The Stroke Network works to maintain up-to-date information from reliable sources; however, no responsibility is accepted for any errors or omissions or results of any actions based upon this information. If you have any questions regarding any of these items, contact the newsletter editor.
 
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