(It's Aaron, Until Amanda gets her internet fixed I'll be posting for her)
I thought I'd introduce myself. My name is Amanda Ferguson.
I'm from The South East of South Australia.Mt.Gambier to be exact.
I don't have any writing experience but I do know what it's like to have a massive stroke.
I can empathise with everything you've been through because been through similar tough times.
I don't want this page to be about 'Me,me,me' but I want it to be interactive.
We can all learn through each other.
I'd like to hear about your stories and what you'd like me to talk about.
My stroke occurred 5 years ago when I was 45 yrs old. Initially,it left me with ' Locked- In Syndrome'; a condition which leaves the body totally paralysed .
You can only move your eyes. Scary hey!
Gradually,I got most of my movement back. Stroke left me wheelchair bound; unable to walk and with big swallowing and speech problems.
I've learned to write again with my dominant right hand but most tasks are done with my left hand,including my art which I love.
I used to be a dancer so there has been a lot of ' muscle memory enabling a great deal of movement to return.
Until next time Survivors!
From the stroke survivor down under,
Amanda
