My Stroke Anniversary: A Journey of Gratitude and Resilience
Hello, I’m Aaron Avila, CEO of Stroke TV Media, and I’m opening my heart to you today. September 17th marked fifteen years since a brain aneurysm and stroke changed my life forever at the age of 47. I’ve been silent about this milestone until now, not because I didn’t want to share, but because the weight of this anniversary stirred a storm of emotions within me.
Fifteen years. It’s a number that feels both like a victory and a heavy burden. I’m overwhelmed with gratitude to still be here, to breathe, to love, to fight. Yet, in the quiet moments, I grapple with the reality of time lost—not just for me, but for my incredible wife, who has stood by me through every challenge. I find myself wrestling with frustration, confined to a wheelchair, unable to walk, and questioning my worth as a husband, as a man. Those moments of doubt are raw, real, and sometimes paralyzing.
If you’re a stroke survivor, maybe you’ve felt this too—this tug-of-war between gratitude for life and the ache of what’s been taken. If you have, I want to hear from you. Please leave a comment below. Your story, your voice, matters to me. It reminds me we’re not alone in this journey.
As the weeks have passed, I’ve found my heart turning toward hope. I’m alive. And that gift, as hard-won as it is, fuels my purpose. I get to serve you—the stroke survivor community—the most resilient, inspiring people I’ve ever known. Through Stroke TV Media, I’m honored to build a platform that amplifies your strength, your stories, and your victories.
This work is my privilege, my calling. It’s a reminder that even in our struggles, we can lift each other up. I’m here for you, and I’m grateful you’re here for me.
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