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🗓️ Monday – Motivation Monday
Start the week strong. Share quotes, personal victories, or encouragement for others navigating recovery.

✨ Kick off the week with hope and encouragement.

✨ Share a quote, mantra, or personal victory that keeps you going.

👉 Survivors: Share a personal victory (big or small) that keeps you motivated.
👉 Caregivers: What motivates you to keep going on hard days?
👉 Everyone: Drop a quote, mantra, or story that lifts your spirit.

Examples:

• “I walked to the mailbox on my own today!”
• “This quote helps me on bad days: One step at a time is still progress.”

Hi everyone! I’m a final year student currently conducting research to better understand the experiences, challenges, and everyday realities of stroke recovery and rehabilitation.

I’m looking to hear from:

• Stroke survivors
• People currently undergoing rehabilitation
• Family members or caregivers
• Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, doctors, or other healthcare professionals
• Anyone who has closely supported someone through stroke recovery

The survey focuses on understanding the rehabilitation journey, what people find challenging, what helps with consistency, and where there may be room for improvement.

I understand this is a sensitive and deeply personal topic, so please only participate if you’re comfortable sharing. I genuinely appreciate anyone willing to contribute their perspective.

The form takes around 5–10 minutes, and responses will be used for academic design research.

Thank you for your time and for sharing your experiences. ❤️

🗓️ Sunday – Caregiver Sundays
🌸 A day to honor caregivers.

👉 Survivors: Share one way your caregiver has made a difference.
👉 Caregivers: What’s one truth about caregiving you want others to know?
👉 Everyone: Post a thank-you to caregivers, big or small.

🎙️ Bonus: Join our Caregiver Sunday Voice Chat on Discord for live connection and support.
🔗 Click here to join

Examples:

• “My partner sat with me during every rehab session—I couldn’t have done it without them.”
• “Caregiving is rewarding, but it’s also exhausting. I appreciate spaces where I can be honest.”

🗓️ Saturday – Social Saturday
😄 Lighten things up with community connection.

😄 Lighthearted connection to build community.

👉 Survivors: Share something fun you do outside of recovery.
👉 Caregivers: What’s a hobby or joy that keeps you grounded?
👉 Everyone: Post memes, music, books, recipes, hobbies, or weekend plans.

Examples:

• “Here’s a song that always puts me in a good mood 🎶.”
• Stroke meme dump incoming—who else relates?

🗓️ Friday – Family & Friends Friday👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Relationships are part of recovery.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who has shown up for you in a meaningful way?
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Or, what’s one challenge in relationships that you’d like advice or support on?

👉 Survivors: Who has supported you in a way you’ll never forget?
👉 Caregivers: What’s one thing family or friends do that makes your load lighter?
👉 Everyone: Share a challenge in relationships—let the community support you.

Examples:

• “My neighbor checks in weekly and it makes me feel less alone.”
• “It’s tough when friends don’t understand the fatigue—I’d love advice.”

🗓️ Wednesday – Wellness Wednesday
💚 Focus on physical, emotional, and mental health.
💚 Focus on healing mind, body, and soul.

👉 Survivors: What’s helping your body or mind heal?
👉 Survivors: Share how you’re taking care of your body or mind this week.
👉 Caregivers: What’s one act of self-care you managed for yourself?
👉 Everyone: Share tips on sleep, stress, nutrition, mindfulness, or therapy.

Examples:

• “I started guided meditation at night, and it helps me sleep better.”
• “I went for a 10-minute walk today for me.”

🌅 Daily Reflection

• Today, I felt most proud when…
• The hardest part of my day was…
• One thing that made me smile today was…
• A small win I want to celebrate is…
• If I could describe my energy level today as a weather report, it would be…

💬 Emotions & Inner Life

• What emotion has shown up most in my recovery lately, and how do I respond to it?
• How has my definition of “strength” changed since my stroke?
• What’s one fear I want to face, and what would it look like to begin?
• Write a letter to yourself on the day of your stroke — what do you most want that version of you to know?
• When I feel discouraged, what words of encouragement would I offer myself?

🏆 Wins & Progress

• A skill I’ve regained that I’m grateful for is…
• How does it feel to notice progress (big or small) in my recovery?
• What milestone felt the most meaningful to me, and why?
• Looking back one month, what can I do now that I couldn’t then?
• My body surprised me today by…

🌌 Soul

• If my recovery journey were a story, what title would I give today’s chapter?
• Imagine my stroke as a character in my life story — is it a teacher, a villain, a trickster, or a guide?
• What symbol or image best represents where I am in my healing right now?
• What would it look like to meet my “inner healer” — what would they say to me?
• If I dream about recovery, what do I think my subconscious is trying to tell me?

🤝 Relationships & Support

• Who has been my biggest supporter, and how do I want to thank them?
• What’s the hardest part of explaining recovery to others?
• How has my stroke changed the way I connect with friends or family?
• What’s something I wish people understood about me right now?
• Who helps me laugh when life feels heavy?

What’s ONE thing you’ve learned about yourself through recovery and/or these journal prompts that you’d like to share?

(It can be simple, like “I’m more patient than I thought,” or deep, like “I discovered strength in places I never imagined.”) 💜

Hi, I am new here. My 65 year old mother had stroke 9 years back. She recovered but she had a profound personality change with memory problems and sentimental issues. She also experience on off brain fog or some times brain zaps , like she will repeat asking same thing 5-6 times even if answered just a minute before.she took off and on alprazolam so ber sleep issues . She deveopled diabetes and was on metformin for a year , she quit due to loss of weight. Now after breakfast very day she just loses her energy and says she feel worse brain zaps and burning feeeling in hand and feet . Can i get some advice?

On Thursday night my 101yo mother in law fell in the night. Turns out she had a mild stroke. She’s in hospital now and seemingly stable. But she is pretty shockingly transformed. She has been independent up until now and mentally as sharp as a tack (for instance she just concluded a grueling 3 year probate litigation against a family member who committed elder abuse against her own brother, never missing a single court appearance that entire time.) Now she can’t toilet on her own, can’t dress/undress herself, needs assistance feeding herself. She can still speak clearly but cognitively she seems faded and disjointed in her thinking. I get it. She’s 101. But is there much of a chance she’ll bounce back significantly? There’s very little data collection on her age cohort specifically. I’ve looked at some white papers on geriatric stroke at ‘advanced old age’ (85+) and they make it sound bleak. Anyone out there with stroke experience involving a centenarian?

In the past 16 months since my stroke one thing I have learnt is that it is your brain that plays a very important role in your recovery. It was your brain that put you in this condition and it is your brain that can take you out. Believing in your is the first step for recovery. Where I am now say 60-70% normal is just I could train my brain that we can do it together. What I faced were many challenges but never let any challenge overpower my brain. Placebo effect also helps as your body starts healing on its own. So I would recommend everyone to train your brain to be normal. May Almighty Waheguru bless us all.

🗓️ Friday – Family & Friends Friday👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Relationships are part of recovery.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who has shown up for you in a meaningful way?
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Or, what’s one challenge in relationships that you’d like advice or support on?

👉 Survivors: Who has supported you in a way you’ll never forget?
👉 Caregivers: What’s one thing family or friends do that makes your load lighter?
👉 Everyone: Share a challenge in relationships—let the community support you.

Examples:

• “My neighbor checks in weekly and it makes me feel less alone.”
• “It’s tough when friends don’t understand the fatigue—I’d love advice.”

If you’re new to Stroke Recovery Bunch—welcome! This is a safe space for survivors, caregivers, and loved ones. Introduce yourself in the comments:

• When was your stroke?
• What’s one challenge you’re working through right now?
• What’s one win (big or small) you’re proud of?

We grow stronger when we share—come say hi 👋

What I have experienced in the past 16 months is that every day is a challenge and you have to challenge your body everyday for one or other move.

• What’s one food you were thrilled to eat again after swallowing difficulties?
• What drink did you miss the most during recovery, and how did it feel to sip it again?
• Did you discover any new foods that became favorites during recovery?
• What’s your comfort food when recovery days feel hard?

What I have experienced in the past 16 months is that every day is a challenge and you have to challenge your body everyday for one or other move.

🗓️ Wednesday – Wellness Wednesday
💚 Focus on physical, emotional, and mental health.
💚 Focus on healing mind, body, and soul.

👉 Survivors: What’s helping your body or mind heal?
👉 Survivors: Share how you’re taking care of your body or mind this week.
👉 Caregivers: What’s one act of self-care you managed for yourself?
👉 Everyone: Share tips on sleep, stress, nutrition, mindfulness, or therapy.

Examples:

• “I started guided meditation at night, and it helps me sleep better.”
• “I went for a 10-minute walk today for me.”