Hi! It's Stroke TV Founder Aaron Avila  I remember before my stroke in 2010, I used to think people in wheelchairs really don't seem to have it so bad. I mean they sit in a chair all the time. Now that I personally have been in a wheelchair nine years, the pain has become so chronic! Know that when you see someone in a wheelchair you're looking at someone who is grateful for the mobility but it comes at a price. Being in a wheelchair is extremely painful! The human body was not meant to sit for years. I just wanted to raise awareness for everyone in a wheelchair.  Give people in a wheelchair a healthy dose of compassion, understanding and love. I will walk again! Love energy your way! Aaron 

My heart breaks at the cataclysmic life shattering effect stroke has on a person's life. I am utterly broken watching people around the world hurt and suffering from the cruel hand of stroke. Especially stroke survivors with Aphasia (loss of the ability to form sentences and communicate). Stroke is cruel! But wait! There's hope! If we have courage, determination and a relentless commitment, we can rebuild our lives after stroke. Courtesy of Stroke TV Foundation https://stroketv.org/ Aaron Avila

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(Click on banner for show details) My guest  SLP Bill Connors World Leader, Developer and CEO of Aphasia ToolBox Recovery of Aphasia and it’s related Disorders. (Bill's website) Aphasia Toolbox Who does Stroke TV sponsor?

Aaron’s Stroke Chronicles Episode 2. (Outline) Last week recap. Cataclysmic Headaches Begin! I told no one how painful my headaches had become. The headaches became so painful I began to think to myself, only death would bring me relief. I even contemplated suicide at one point. I laid on the bed for weeks prior to my brain aneurysm rupture. I have no memory of the day my brain aneurysm exploded.  Rebecca told me what I can't remember. As fast as lighting strikes my life would change forever. My Brain Aneurysm Exploded! I was doing my normal AM get ready to go to work routine. While I was taking my shower my aneurysm exploded and dropped me like a rock in our all tile shower.  (I should have died that day)  Death breathing  Rebecca told me it sounded like I was dying. Ryan had just started walking to school when Rebecca called him on his cellphone. She screamed “Ryan run home now! There is something really wrong with your dad! The Fire Truck ...

The best video series I've seen on regaining walking since losing my ability to walk nine years ago! Courtesy of Stroke TV Foundation  https://stroketv.org/

A conversation with a friend this morning triggered this song in my memory! Courtesy of Stroke TV Foundation  https://stroketv.net/

(Special Edition Show! Click On Banner For Details) My show notes: Aaron’s Stroke Chronicles.  Episode 1 My before stroke life. I was born September 1st 1963 currently age 56 Adopted at birth by Verne and Nonie Avila (They both passed away last year). I have a sister named Andrea. (Also adopted at birth) I have three beautiful Nieces.  Heather, Chrissy and Nicole.  Nephews Joey, Collin and niece Keira. I was self employed for 12 years before my stoke. Owned a water storage tank company. I was born and raised in Santa Rosa California Married the most beautiful and amazing women Rebecca Avila in 1991 I have an awesome son named Ryan Avila (27) I’ve lived in Santa Rosa , Gualala , Windsor  California, Grants Pass Oregon  and back to where my heart is. My roots are in the Redwood Trees. The North Bay Area , Santa Rosa, Sonoma County California . One hour North of San Francisco . My passions before my stroke. My family (Ryan & Rebecca) are ...

Courtesy of Stroke TV Foundation  https://stroketv.net/ WAKE UP AND BE FEARLESS - New Motivational Video Compilation