“The obvious cost of Deb’s aphasia is her constant struggle to say what she wants. It certainly pains me to watch. But for me personally — I really miss the easy conversations I used to have every day with my best friend.” In this reflection, Stroke Onward Co-Founder Steve Zuckerman shares the quiet grief that comes with communication loss — and the deep love that continues to bridge the silence. If you’ve had to be the voice for someone you love, what have you learned along the way? #StrokeOnward #SOCC #AphasiaAwareness #StrokeRecovery #CarePartnerSupport #RebuildingIdentity #Communication #StrokeCommunity