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EPISODE · Sep 30, 2024 · 43 MIN

A Massive Stroke Tests This Power Couple's Enduring Devotion

from Discover The Joy: The Purdy Podcast · host Joy Purdy

Her husband Greg Burton suffered a life-threatening stroke, and had to step down from his job as the Duval County Schools Police Chief. As his main caregiver, his wife LAKESHA BURTON also stepped away from her high-profile job in the Mayor's Cabinet. For the first time since that medical crisis 1 year ago, Lakesha details their journey; from Greg's emergency surgery and paralyzed right side, to his nearly full recovery. The stroke caused aphasia, so Greg is not able to understand or formulate language. You'll see that last major hurdle the couple's facing when Greg joins Lakesha and me during our discussion (about 22 mins in). I also visited the aphasia center at Brooks Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville, FL where people come from across the country for treatment (about 31.5 mins in).

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