Diagnosis: Stroke & Traumatic Brain Injury

Date of Diagnosis: 12/4/2018

VVF Scholarship: Driving assessment & driving lessons

What are you Facing, Embracing, Defying and Conquering?Just over two years ago, I had a stroke which left me with limited motor control in my upper body. While recovering this past year, my fiancé and I have faced many challenges. Most of these have been because finances are so tight between my medical bills, rehab bills and having to cut back to working part time. One of the main goals I've had during my recovery was to become independent again. Finishing a driver evaluation program is a big step towards achieving this goal.

How do you FACE it? I take each day at a time and am grateful for all the progress I have made.

How do you EMBRACE it? I keep pushing myself to keep making progress.

How do you DEFY it? I don’t let me limitations hold me back from doing what I want to do.

How do you CONQUER it? I keep a positive outlook on things.