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"The most important thing I need to do at this point is rest. It's very hard to do with two small children in the house."

- Carly, young survivor of stroke

What people experience

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Family life after stroke: A father and daughter perspective

I always felt that that time together was kind of the Velcro. That all that time that we spent together cannot be undone.

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Balancing recovery needs with the needs of your children

Finding the balance between parenting and stroke recovery is still something I personally muddle through each day.

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Parenting after stroke

Young stroke survivors talk about the challenges of parenting after stroke.

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"You can still see signs of a bit of trauma that I was away for an extended period.”

Matt shares how his stroke affected his young family.

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“I was very concerned about not being an able-bodied father."

" I was worried that my deficits would have an impact on Arthur's life.” Nathan writes about becoming a dad after his stroke.

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“I felt unsettled about bringing another child into the world as I was uncertain about my own future.”

Letisha writes about having a baby after her stroke.

Where to get help

StrokeLine - talk to a health professional
StrokeLine’s health professionals provide free information, advice and support.

EnableMe
Information, tools and online peer connection.

Find support near you
‍Search for stroke support groups across Australia.

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