Status Updates From My Stroke of Insight: A Bra...

This was an ad to donate your brain to Harvard lol. no no in all seriousness, i actually really valued Dr. Jill Taylor’s insight as a neuroscientist who experienced a stroke. Her interest in what is occurring and unlimited resilience to seek help DURING the stroke is admirable. for myself, i will revisit chapters 15,17,18. ALSO her reflections on choice of emotion and stress, i (no PhD) have not too many years ago

“I wanted to communicate: (…) Don't be afraid of me. Come closer to me. Bring me your gentle spirit. Speak more slowly. Enunciate more clearly. Again! Please, try again! S-l-o-w down. Be kind to me. Be a safe place for me. See that I am a wounded animal, not a stupid animal. I am vulnerable and confused. Whatever my age, whatever my credentials, reach for me. Respect me. I am in here. Come find me.”