delbert Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hello Everyone, I have recently joined Behind the Gray and I am a young stroke survivor,I am 37years old and I suffered my stroke at the age of 32.The doctors called my stroke a spontaneous cerebral haemorrhage and it has affected the left hand side of my body.My short term memory is very poor and I have been left with epilepsy due to scarring on the brain.My stroke was alcohol related,I have a very loving wife who showed me great support and love during my rehabilitation.I am happy with my life and no longer drink so I thank the stroke for that.I hope to meet alot of survivors,carers and family members of stroke and just like to say a big hello. Best Wishes Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hi Derek Welcome to BTG look forward to hearing more about you. Janet x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hi Derek, A warm welcome to BTG ...... it's lovely to hear that your wife has been so supportive to you ..... will look forward to hearing more from you .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasbo Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hi Derek Glad you found BTG and welcome! Great place for support, friendship and, believe it or not, fun (sense of humour is very useful in our situation, don't you think!) Everyone here's great and all understand what we're going through as we're all in the same boat. Looking forward to seeing you in here lots. Sarah xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogbrush Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hi Derek Welcome to behindthegray. Look forward to hearing more of your story. Regards Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myratas Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hi Derek Welcome to BTG. It's a great site, full of information or SAH/stroke. Look forward hearing from you more. Myra xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUTTI Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 WELCOME DEREK TO BTG I HOPE YOU FIND THIS AS WONDERFUL OF A PLACE AS I HAVE. EVELYN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Hi Derek welcome to BTG I ordered your book it is coming soon. Jess.xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Hi Derek A warm welcome to BTG, look forward to hearing more from you. Take care love Tinaxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carol Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Welcome Derek---look forward to more of your postings ?book did Jess say----tell us more Carolx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Details of Derek's book are already on the Book Club Forum and includes the link for his Podcast - To view, please click on viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1862 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Hi Derek Warm welcome to the site.... take care Louise.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna79 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Hello Derek and welcome to the family x x I had my sah april 08 and i was 28 it is a big shock to deal with in life but I also believe I am a better person from my sah x x BTG family are ghreat to talk to about ANYTHING and I have made alot of friends on here x x Love DONNA XXXXX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charty Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 This is a great site for survivors, lots of advice, help and just good to talk to people. Welcome Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Beth1957 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Hi Derek, welcome to the gang! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle C Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Hi Derek, Welcome to BTG family, glad you found us, i am also quite new and love the kind friendly people on here. Hope to read more of your postings. Love luck and laughter Michelle C xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudence Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 hi derek ,Iam also avery recent new member ,had my sah 25 9 08 ,and everybody has helped me so much,(you will never be alone with this site )best wishes to you look forward to hearing from you again .regards prue . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennissmithy Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Hi Derek, Welcome the a fab family. I was young too- 27. Its a big shock but with the super friends on here and good family members things do get a bit easier. Speak soon Love and hugs Laura xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ElaineW Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Welcome, I am a carer and this site has been a lifeline for me at times. My mum had hers six months ago (75) and everyone has a story/advice very much worth reading. Keep posting Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Hey Derek Welcome to the site and to the family - hope you get all you need from this site - I know I have. Speak soon Love Sami xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delbert Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome I'm still finding my way around.As I writ in my first post my stroke was alcohol related and I writ a book and done a podcast about my experiences,if anyone has any interest in my book and podcast then you can find them in The Book Forum.The book is titled ''Return Ticket Please'' and I writ it under the pseudonym Derek Williams.The link to my podcast can also be found there just click on it and scroll down to 'A Survivors' Story' click again and you will be able to listen to my podcast.If anyone has any questions or comments then I would love to hear from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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