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Poems in Speech Live Interviews and Poems in Speech Live Inspirational Quotes and Poems

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Poems in Speech Live with LaDonna Akens-Elam

Hi, my name is LaDonna Akens Elam. I am 65 and had my stroke August 20, 2016. At this point in my life, I am separated from my spouse, I have four grown kids, 30 some odd grandkids and for great grandsons. Before I got married, I used to write poetry often but then I quit. Since my stroke has been the only way I could get my feelings out. And I am so thankful for all the wonderful people that helped me to be able to do it!

Poems in Speech Live with Jan Burl 112023

Jan Burl lives in northern NY. She is a children’s book author, artist, poet, lover of the mountains and dragons. A motivational speaker on stroke/Traumatic Brain Injury, she finds beauty and inspiration in everything. She tells everyone “Make every day an extraordinary day.”

Poems in Speech Live with Coleman Watson

Coleman Watson is an intellectual property attorney who suffered a sudden stroke on February 12, 2020 and then diagnosed with aphasia and apraxia. Following his diagnosis, he started project-based speech therapy what culminated with making his own self-made documentary, păh.

Poems in Speech Live with Finding Yourself After Stroke

Thank you very much Letisha Living for collaborating with these amazing authors! Thanks Shelagh Brennand, Brooke Allen, Matthew Weingartner, Jodi O’C, Emma Beesley, and Fred Reader!!

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