Recovery After Stroke

Recovery After Stroke

Recovery After Stroke

  • Cavernoma – Ginger Burden

Cavernoma – Ginger Burden

Monday 11th May 2020

Hear Ginger Burden's inspiring story of adapting to life post-brain surgery, emphasizing resilience, flexibility, and the power of small goals.
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Ginger Burden: Finding Strength and Adaptability After Brain Surgery

So when you get to the point when you can kind of see, okay, I'm going to feel this way for a bit, you can let myself just write it out and then it'll pass.
Imagine waking up one day with double vision in your right eye, only to discover it's caused by a cavernous malformation in your brainstem. That's exactly what happened to Ginger Burden. In this compelling episode of 'Recovery After Stroke', Ginger opens up about her journey from diagnosis to recovery. After undergoing surgery, she faced the daunting task of re-learning how to navigate the world with her new physical limitations.
Initially, she struggled to feel like herself and found it challenging to connect with others. However, Ginger's story is one of resilience and adaptability. She emphasizes the importance of being flexible and patient with oneself during the recovery process. Through focusing on her physical strength and setting small, achievable goals, she gradually found her way back to a fulfilling life. Ginger's insights on mindset and goal-setting are invaluable for anyone facing similar challenges.
Tune in to hear how she overcame her obstacles and rediscovered her sense of self.