From Pain to Purpose - Amy K's Interview - Part Two

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 StrokeStroke Awareness Foundation of Santa Clara County, CASign up for the Fight Stroke Walk on May 4thFind the Nearest Stroke Center AppKnow the Signs, Save a Life - BEFASTB – Balance: Sudden loss of balance or coordinationE – Eyes: Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyesF – Face: Facial drooping or uneven smileA – Arms: Weakness or numbness in one armS – Speech: Slurred speech or difficulty speakingT – Time: Time to call 911 immediatelyClick here to sponsor a stroke survivor on their seven week reflective story crafting journey.Join us on Instagram and Facebook and Youtube.Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. To learn more about our programs and services, please visit www.beyondstillness.org. #BeyondStillness #StrokeRecovery #StrokeSurvivor #StrokeStories #StrokeAwareness #Storytelling #StrokeSupport #Recovery #Resilience #Hope #Transformation #LifeAfterStroke #Inspiration #NarrativeIdentity #StorytellingHeals #RewritingMyStory #IdentityAfterStroke #PostTraumaticGrowth