An Unexpected Detour

Kris’S Story—Her Difficult Journey Following a Catastrophic Stroke

This is the story of how a successful, professional young educator, wife, and mother survived a near-fatal and debilitating stroke at the age of thirty-six. It was written in the hopes that her lessons learned and recounted experiences will help other stroke victims, their families, and friends as they begin their own period of discovery and healing. Every stroke is different, but recovery protocols are very similar for each survivor and those who love them. Perhaps this book will be a road map as they collectively navigate a myriad of fears, hopes, feelings of despair, and needs during their own personal journey back.