A Bleed On The Brain Recovery – Leigh ClearyA Bleed On The Brain Recovery – Leigh Cleary
Recovery After Stroke
Leigh Cleary was 39 when he attended a music festival with friends but soon after he arrived home he experienced a bleed on the brain. Instagram Highlights: 03:18 Introduction 04:42 The Lead-up 08:29 The Cardiac Arrest 13:53 Post-Stroke Deficits 18:51 ...
1:24:16•3 Sept 2022
Leigh Cleary: Transforming Life After a Brain Bleed
“When I stopped thinking about what it was like to be me before my stroke and after stroke, when I stopped thinking of those people as two different people and just said: well, I am what I am and everything that's happened in between now and being born, it's just made me who I am, for the good and for the bad.”
Picture this: you're having a blast at a music festival, and days later, your world turns upside down with a sudden brain bleed. That's exactly what happened to Leigh Cleary at the age of 39. In this heartfelt episode of 'Recovery After Stroke', Leigh shares his incredible journey from the initial shock to finding new meaning in life. He talks about the lead-up to his stroke, the cardiac arrest that followed, and the tough road to recovery.
Leigh doesn't shy away from discussing his moments of denial and overthinking, offering a raw look into the emotional and physical hurdles he faced. He also highlights the crucial role of support and acceptance in his recovery. By reframing his life decisions and embracing vulnerability, Leigh found gratitude in places he never expected. His story is a powerful reminder of the importance of raising awareness and making recovery resources accessible to everyone.
Whether you're a stroke survivor, caregiver, or just someone looking for a dose of inspiration, Leigh's journey will leave you with a renewed sense of hope and resilience.
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