Every Story Deserves A Second Chapter.

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  • When I Walk

    Sometimes I walk in silence—not because I have nothing to say, but because I need to listen.The world has its own language. It is the whisper of wind. It is the rhythm of footsteps and the steady heartbeat of being alive.After my stroke, I learned that peace doesn’t always come…

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  • Life After a Stroke Begins in a Snap

    Life After a Stroke Begins in a Snap

    Just 40 seconds—and everything can change. Pause and think about your family, your friends, your coworkers. How many of them have experienced life after a…

  • When the World Went Quiet the Music Played

    When the World Went Quiet the Music Played

    When words were lost to silence, music became my therapy.Long before I spoke clearly again. I hummed along to the songs of the seventies. These…

  • One Step at a Time

    One Step at a Time

    Sixteen years ago, my life changed forever. I’ve learned that life after a stroke recovery truly happens one step at a time. It’s a journey…

  • The Healing Power of Music

    The Healing Power of Music

    Silence has a weight all its own. After my stroke, I couldn’t handle any sound. Every sound startled me. I would jump at the smallest…

About Me

Hi, I’m Denise – a writer, survivor, and believer in second chapters. I began rebuilding my life one word, one act of courage, and one creative spark at a time. Through my reflections, poems, and stories, i share lessons i have learned about healing, resilience, and rediscovering joy. Because no matter what we face, it’s never too late to rewrite your life.

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