Words I Couldn't Say - Frida Swenson's Story - Part One

This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Frida Swenson. After an Ischemic stroke in March 2020 left her unable to speak, Frida faced the challenges of aphasia, isolation, and frustration. Through determination and heart, she worked to reclaim her voice—and discovered a new purpose in supporting others on similar paths. Join us as she shares her powerful journey of recovery, connection, and hope.Community Conversation Prompts:How has your understanding of patience and resilience shifted throughout your recovery?How has sharing your journey with others—whether through videos, conversations, or support groups—impacted your healing process?Suggested Resources:Frida's TikTok and InstagramBeyond 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 immediatelySupport 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