Supporting a family member who has had a stroke can be overwhelming and challenging, both emotionally, practically, and energetically. Ironically your family member is likely feeling these same emotions. We all so desperately want to help.

I’M NOT GRATEFUL! I Know I’m alive and that I should feel grateful, but that’s just not what I’m feeling right now. Instead, I’m mad, overwhelmed and disappointed that the stroke didn’t take my whole life! Surviving a stroke is often described as a miracle, a second chance at life, or a moment to be grateful. But what happens when you don’t feel grateful?