Recovery After Stroke
Recovery After Stroke
Loss Of Vision Stroke | Rachel Miller
Loss Of Vision Stroke | Rachel Miller
Loss Of Vision Stroke | Rachel Miller
Monday 30th October 2023
Rachel Miller discusses her journey from alcoholism to surviving a stroke and living with vision loss in 'Recovery After Stroke'.
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Get the buttons here!Rachel Miller's Journey: From Alcoholism to Stroke Survivor with Vision Loss
Episode Overview
- Rachel candidly shares her experience with alcoholism and her journey to sobriety
- She discusses the impact of her vision impairment after the stroke and the emotional toll it has taken
- Rachel highlights the need for specialized support for stroke survivors with invisible impairments
- Her story is an inspiring testament to resilience, the power of community, and the importance of maintaining mental and emotional well-being during recovery
Life can seem like there's no way out. I felt like life was no longer going to be fun without alcohol. And what's interesting is that as a stroke survivor, I have a harder time looking at the world. I can't watch a squirrel run across the grass. And so today I do a lot of looking inside in order to find joy, you know, because we spend a lot of our lives searching for joy.
What would you do if your world went dark at 46? In this eye-opening episode of 'Recovery After Stroke', host Bill Gasiamis sits down with Rachel Miller, who faced this very reality. Rachel, a survivor of an ischemic stroke, opens up about her life-altering experience with vision loss. But her story doesn't start there. Rachel also shares her battle with alcoholism and her path to sobriety, painting a vivid picture of resilience and transformation.
Throughout their conversation, Rachel discusses the emotional and mental hurdles she encountered, offering a raw and honest account of her recovery journey. She emphasizes the need for specialized support for stroke survivors dealing with invisible impairments like hers. This episode isn't just about overcoming physical challenges; it's about finding strength in the face of adversity and the power of community support.
Tune in for an inspiring story that sheds light on the complexities of stroke recovery and the importance of mental and emotional well-being.