Mother's Stroke Journey: From Joy of Newborn to Aphasia Awareness

Lisa Kenny has shared her story of experiencing a stroke just days after bringing her newborn son, Alfie, home from the hospital.

She was separated from her family for seven months due to the stroke, which led to an acquired language disorder called aphasia.

Aphasia affects the understanding and production of language, making it challenging for individuals to communicate.

Lisa Kenny, a mother of two, described the difficulty of being away from her children due to her stroke and aphasia.

Her journey included brain surgery and months of rehabilitation before she could return home.

Despite the challenges, she remains positive and continues to work on her recovery with the support of various organizations.

She emphasized the importance of speech and language therapy in her progress.

Support services from the Irish Heart Foundation have played a crucial role in her recovery journey.

For more information on aphasia and other heart disease-related support services, visit irishheart.ie.