WAYSS

Big Busy Weekend

2006-08-22T16:03:00.000+08:00

Hi Folks,
I know it's been forever, but I was off traveling again.. 16 countries this year!! Anyway, I'm back now, in uni, being respojnsible, all that guff, so I'm back to procrastinating as well. This weekend is a big one. Saturday arvo 4-6pm there's a WAYSS BBQ at my place, up near Warwick shops, and then on Sunday there's the city to surf that a couple of us are doing, and then a lunch somewhere afterwards, with a couple of the 'WASSOG Warriors' (West Australian Stroke Survivors Online Group).. That I will quite happily sign you up to if you send me an email to let me know you're keen.
There's a lot of newbies around that I've heard about, but not met, so do come and introduce yourselves, or get a physio or whatever to set something up.. a chat with someone who's been there really does make you feel a lot better, trust me.
Ah=nyway, gotta jet - have class in a half hour or so..
Talk to me!
Kate
hotbutteredtoast@hotmail.com

Next Meet In Balga

2006-05-11T17:46:00.000+08:00

Hi All..
Just a quick note to say the next WAYSS meet will be around 4pm on Sunday the 21st of May.. That's in a fortnight! Please email me to let me know if you can make it or not..
hotbutteredtoast@hotmail.com.
Cheers,
Kate.

WAYSS Begins

2006-04-04T18:52:00.000+08:00

Um, Hi?
I've never really done this before, so I don't know if this text is going to go up onto the web, or get emailed somewhere, or quite what is going to happen.
What I do know is that I hope this will be a useful sort of place for West Australia Young Stroke Survivors to communicate - for Tanya, myself or whoever else to advertise future meetings, and for an update of sorts about the crazy schemes we're hatching. I'm likely still going to email out details of what's on and things, at least for a while.
I would like to take this opportunity to make a big noise about people getting in contact with me if they're interested in being involved with the group, or know someone else who might be. When I say 'Young' that's not to suggest we have a chronological age restriction or anything. We are just a group of people ranging from late teens-ish to early forties-ish who come together to talk about dealing with things like regaining independence, going back to work or study, having relationships, and learning or relearning parenting skills.
I guess you could say we're after people who are young in heart and mind, and interested in not giving up, and getting out there and trying something new now and then. Basically we work on becoming a happy, functional, active member of society after having battled a stroke, and won.

There are about a dozen Young Stroke Survivors in Perth that I know of, many of whom have expressed an interest in coming to hang out one day, even if they're not quite ready yet. They say it takes around 2 years to 'recover' from stroke, although improvements continue over time. It certainly took me a good 2 years before I was ready to talk to people properly, and it's absolutely no help to try and push yourself before you're comfortable (unless you're being a piker) Having said that, though, it can be extremely beneficial to have a quick chat with someone else who's been where you are, just to give you a bit of a light at the end of the tunnel.
Have a think about it anyway, and if you're up for it, email me at hotbutteredtoast@hotmail.com, or phone the West Australian Stroke Foundation for more general info.
Cheers,
Kate.

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2006-04-04T18:15:00.000+08:00

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Young Stroke Survivor Group Meeting - Sunday 2nd April

2006-04-04T17:45:00.000+08:00

Where:
Nicholson's Bar and Grill
Cnr Birnam and Nicholson Road
Canning Vale

When:
Sunday 2nd April - 4pm onwards
Contact: Kate
Email: hotbutteredtoast@hotmail.com

Do you want to meet with other young people who have survived Stroke?

Come along to a friendly relaxed get-together with others who have all been in the same situation!

And you can get a great meal at an affordable price.
Starting at $8
If you don't want to eat that's ok.

Highlights!!

Special Guest: Deb West, Speech Pathologist who will hopefully help us all to communicate better with each other!

Meet new people!!

Kate's stories from Nepal and hopefully some photo's!

Introduction

2006-04-04T17:23:00.000+08:00

Hi,

This is the Blog for Young Stroke Survivor Group of Western Australia (WA).

Please feel free to contribute... and keep the language civil :)

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