Life is Patiently Waiting - Tara Dinkel's Story

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Tara Dinkel or STARR Tara Dinkel as she is known when making the rounds as a volunteer.  STARR stands for “Stroke Survivor Taking Aim at Recovery.”  May we all become STARRs.  At just 25, Tara suffered a massive stroke, leading to a life-saving craniectomy and weeks in a coma.Recovery was grueling, filled with loss, heartbreak, and moments of profound patience. But as she began to reclaim small victories, Tara discovered that life wasn’t over; it was patiently waiting for her to rebuild.Now, Tara shares her journey to help others find hope and purpose. This is a story of resilience, healing, and the beauty of giving back. Community Conversation Prompts:How have you used your stroke experience to help others?In what ways have you found new purpose in your daily life after your stroke?Tara's Suggested Resources:Craig HospitalDan Zimmerman's Story and InterviewKindred Hospital - Longterm Care Spokes Fighting StrokesSwedish Medical CenterUniversity Of Colorado Hospital AnschutzTara Dinkel's Facebook Page Support Groups:The Thrivers UCHealth Longmont Stroke Support Group Young And Young At Heart Facebook Support Groups:Young Stroke SurvivorsStroke BuddiesSupport a Stroke Survivor:Your gift sponsors a stroke survivor through our seven-week reflective story crafting journey.👉 Donate at beyondstillness.orgBeyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit that empowers stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope.Follow us: Instagram · Facebook · YouTube · beyondstillness.org#BeyondStillness #StrokeRecovery #StrokeSurvivor #StrokeStories #StrokeAwareness #Storytelling #StrokeSupport #Recovery #Resilience #Hope #Transformation #LifeAfterStroke #Inspiration #NarrativeIdentity #StorytellingHeals #RewritingMyStory #IdentityAfterStroke #PostTraumaticGrowth