"Dr. Christine Cosby-Gaither’s massive stroke in 2019 initially left her paralyzed and struggling with both her vision and her speech. Stuck in her hospital bed and worried about caring for her children and what her life would be like post-stroke, she had her first glimpse of the importance of affirmations. Affirmations are simple statements used to help you stay focused on the present moment. Her father came to her bedside and encouraged her with “be strong, be brave, take one day at a time.” This became her recovery mantra, urging her on during the weeks and months that followed. It became especially valuable on the days when she didn’t feel like going to rehab or completing her speech therapy tasks. And, slowly but surely, she improved. She is now a leader in her community, having founded astrokeofgrace to foster education and a supportive space for the Black community." Read more of our article in partnership with american_heart #stroke #mindfulness #aphasia #recovery #mindfu...