Aphasia wisdom from Terence, stroke survivor. “To fellow stroke survivors and people living with aphasia: please do not measure your journey only by what you have lost. Look also at what you are rebuilding, discovering, and becoming. Recovery may be slow. Some days may feel difficult. But every small step matters.” “To the people around us, I hope you will remember this: aphasia affects language, not intelligence. Please do not rush us. Do not complete every sentence for us unless we ask for help. Do not assume we have nothing to say just because we need more time to say it. Sometimes the greatest gift you can give someone with aphasia patience, respect, and the willingness to listen.” Listen to Terence's full stroke story on SOCC: circle.strokeonward.org/c/so-well-said-and-read/using-terence-s-voice-in-elevenlabs #AphasiaAwarenessMonth