Hi, my name is Nova, on the third of 3rd June 2023 I suffered a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) My Stroke affected the part of my brain that controls speech, thought process, communication, and emotions. I spent a month in hospital undergoing treatment for the cause of my Stroke “Atrial fibrillation”, irregular heartbeat which caused a blood clot.

Now home I am left with a condition called “Speech Aphasia”. Here are only some of my difficulties..

You cannot think of the words that you want to say—or you are trying to find words that are “on the tip of your tongue.”

You say the wrong word. Sometimes, you may say something related in meaning (like “fish” instead of “chicken”) or in sound (like “art” instead of “arm”). Sometimes, you might use a word that is not related in meaning or in sound (like “radio” for “ball”).

You switch sounds in words. For example, you say “wish dasher” for “dishwasher.”

You make new words—like “thratble”—that do not have meaning (either by themselves or together in sentences with real words) to other people.

You repeat common words or phrases.

You have a hard time saying sentences.

I have been told I may need up to 2 years speech and language therapy, some of which is being supplied by the NHS, my parents are currently funding private therapy as we cannot afford it, so of course I would like to reimburse them or at least contribute something? A close friend suggested this site, I can’t say I’m comfortable doing this but I’m doing it for my parents really, I feel guilty. ANY funds raised will go directly to funding private speech and language therapy, this hopefully will allow me to return to my job that I love so much and miss terribly..

A heart felt massive THANK YOU in advance.

Love Nova. X