WOUB Public Media
WOUB Public Media
"Stroke"
"Stroke"
"Stroke"
Thursday 10th June 2021
Bob and Estelle share their journey of recovery after Bob's stroke, highlighting resilience and the power of love. Listen to their story on Lifespan Podcast.
26 minutes
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Empowering Recovery Journeys
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Sobriety Success Stories
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I'm always reminded that we finally got legally married in a unitarian minister's living room.
Bob Simpson and Estelle Carol have shared nearly 50 years of life, love, and work. As a retired high school history teacher and an active graphic designer, they also collaborated on political cartoons under the byline Carol Simpson. But their world turned upside down in 2016 when Bob suffered a stroke. This episode of Lifespan dives into their story of survival and adaptation.
Bob and Estelle open up about the immediate chaos following the stroke, the grueling path of rehabilitation, and how they navigated daily life adjustments. Bob’s research and activism in stroke recovery and Estelle’s role as a caregiver provide a dual perspective that’s both informative and heartfelt. They also touch on how COVID-19 influenced their activism and views on feminism, underscoring the importance of resilience and support in overcoming medical trauma.
Their story is a powerful reminder of the strength found in love and partnership, offering hope to anyone facing similar challenges.