About me
Hey everyone! I am falling in love with this site and wanted to better introduce myself. My name is Brianna and I'm learning to find who I am so this is my story
. On October 4th, 2019 I was sitting at my computer at work surveiling the casino I worked at. At the time I had a bachelor's degree and my fiance at the time took care of the three children, one being biologically mine, while I worked. At 7pm, suddenly the left side of my body went numb. Through the years I've had many trainings in CPR and first aid and I wondered if I was having a stroke so I went to the bathroom to check if I was dropping. I saw no signs of a so I googled my symptoms and it said I was having a stroke. I know you shouldn't Google symptoms so I chocked it up to anxiety and went home early to relax.
As the night wore on the more my anxiety grew as something didn't feel right. At 1am I got the worst headache of my life. it felt like a brain freeze that wouldn't go away. After several minutes it finally began to subside and right before I passed out my fiance jumped up and told me I was having a stroke. NOW the signs were clear. We live in a small town and the nearest hospital was a half hour away and our ambulance was not well equipped so he got the kids in the van and carried me down the stairs and into the van. he called 911 and got permission to speed to the hospital. When I got there I blacked out and became lethargic and I needed immediate brain surgery at a bigger hospital but the helicopter was grounded due to weather so I went by ambulance with a 3% chance of survival. I went in and managed to make it alive but then another brain clot developed and this time my chance of survival was 1%. Somehow I made it out alive and when I woke from my coma I found myself paralyzed on my left side and 12 weeks pregnant!!
To keep this story short. I spent two months in the hospital, yes my baby is super healthy and grew to full term but that story was crazy too. Then through the years following a lot of very bad things happened and last year I found myself homeless after being alienated for so long I had no one to turn to. I was disabled without disability. I worked very very hard and got housing and met a very great guy. I kept busting my butt to get where I wanted to be and one week ago I officially became a homeowner!
Im still looking for my place in this world but I'm so happy now and can begin to relax. books are my passion and I'm also growing spiritually as a pagan witch. At the end of the month I'm going to be placed in an electric wheelchair as my health is declining I can't stand let alone walk for much longer than 4 minutes if I'm lucky.
So if your still with me I am going to become a book reviewer but obviously I don't have much money to spare so if you want I have in my is a link to my book wishlist. Comment what book you would l like me to read and I will add it to that wishlist and I will get it eventually unless you help me purchase it first. Thank you for listening!
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In a world where our stories can inspire others, Brianna’s journey illustrates profound resilience and the importance of mental health awareness. Surviving a stroke not only changed her life but brought critical insights about health and well-being. The early signs of a stroke can often be mistaken for common ailments, but recognizing symptoms like sudden numbness, severe headache, or changes in speech is crucial for timely medical intervention. Brianna also highlights the value of community support during health crises and the importance of seeking help when needed. Additionally, her strong bond with literature has helped her cope with various challenges, enabling her to transition into book reviewing. This new chapter not only fuels her passion but also connects her with a community of readers and reviewers, fostering shared experiences and recommendations. Books can serve as both an escape and an exploration of the human condition, making Brianna a relatable figure for aspiring readers. As Brianna embarks on her new role in the Lemon8 book club, she encourages readers to interact by suggesting books for review, emphasizing community engagement as a vital aspect of sharing stories. It’s a reminder that our paths, no matter how winding, can lead us to places of hope and connection. By advocating for stroke awareness and the importance of mental health, Brianna’s journey becomes not only a personal narrative but also a beacon for others facing similar challenges.
