I’ve got aphasia but aphasia has not got me! Aphasia is part of the tapestry of our lives that has drawn us together. It’s part of us but does not define us. We’ve been celebrating life with/despite #aphasia We are survivors, thrivers, inspirers! Here are our stories 🧵⬇️
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Usually the first sign that Jackie has arrived at NETA is the sound of her fantastic laugh! Jackie takes her electric chair on the bus to come to NETA each week Jackie finds it hard to say any words but she is a powerful communicator. Here is her story: https://t.co/w2ZOfG79NL
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Globe trotting, adventure sports - bring it on! Aphasia has not stopped Kirsty! 🎥 https://t.co/FgTNGH8NIC
#AphasiaAwarenessMonth
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Kat had a stroke 6 days after giving birth to her son. It’s been a long, hard fight but aphasia is not winning! Last year she took her first post stroke holiday - Ibiza! ☀️ She takes her son to school every day 💕 Kat is always active supporting NETA! 🎥 https://t.co/mDHkeqkSg2
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Peter has been an amazing NETA trustee for many years. He has a background in politics and journalism. He has lived with aphasia for 19 years. He still gets stuck for words but his family and friends don’t mind! 🎥 https://t.co/mtQh9nqkOf
#AphasiaAwarenessMonth
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Paul finds it hard to say words. But he has found other ways to communicate - writing, drawing, gesture. Aphasia is hard But Come on!!! Never give up! 🎥 https://t.co/PIfRGps61G
#AphasiaAwarenessMonth
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Malcolm got aphasia following a single punch on a night out in Newcastle. Aphasia is a journey of twists and turns. Highs and lows. You move forward a step then fall back two Friends are support - we all help each other to keep moving forward 💪 💪 💪 #AphasiaAwarenessMonth
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Micko is NETA’s musician! Aphasia has stolen the words but not the songs or the joy of music 🎶 🎸 🎶 #AphasiaAwarenessMonth
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