This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Amy K. After illness in 2009, she began navigating a confusing fog of fatigue, memory loss, and a long road to recovery following a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Once a high-achieving professional with boundless energy, she slowly rebuilt her life and reclaimed her sense of self. In this episode, Amy shares how she transformed pain into purpose through curiosity, community, and fierce determination.

Community Conversation Prompts:

• In your recovery, what small victories have offered you hope?
• When you encountered setbacks, what strategies help you keep moving forward?

Suggested Resources:

• Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke
• Stroke Awareness Foundation of Santa Clara County, CA
  • Sign up for the Fight Stroke Walk on May 4th
  • Find the Nearest Stroke Center App

Know the Signs, Save a Life - BEFAST

B – Balance: Sudden loss of balance or coordination

E – Eyes: Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes

F – Face: Facial drooping or uneven smile

A – Arms: Weakness or numbness in one arm

S – Speech: Slurred speech or difficulty speaking

T – Time: Time to call 911 immediately