Aphasia Recovery Connection

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Aphasia Recovery Connection 👋🏼 Welcome! ARC is a nonprofit supporting people with aphasia & their families on the recovery journey.

We build community & offer programs to empower life beyond aphasia. Visit 🖥️ www.aphasiarecoveryconnection.org for free resources & our newsletter. The Aphasia Recovery Connection is a nonprofit dedicated to building meaningful connections for individuals living with aphasia and their families. We create a supportive community where people affected by aphasia can find hope, understanding, and accessible resources. Through compassionate outreach and aphasia-friendly materials, we break down barriers and reduce the isolation that often accompanies this communication disorder.

💬 The best thing you can do? Slow down.When we ask people with aphasia what they wish others understood, the answer is a...
10/13/2026

💬 The best thing you can do? Slow down.

When we ask people with aphasia what they wish others understood, the answer is almost always the same: give me time.

Time to process what you said. Time to find the word. Time to get it out — even if it takes a minute.

It's not that the thought isn't there. It's that the words take longer to reach the surface.

Three things that help more than anything:
✓ Slow down — there's no rush
✓ Give time — let the pause sit, don't jump in or finish their sentence
✓ Give attention — eye contact says "I'm still here" better than words can

Patience isn't just kind. It's communication.

We are ARC. We are family.
When we show up for each other, healing begins. 💙

More tips for talking with someone with aphasia: https://aphasiarecoveryconnection.org/talk-tools/

Aphasia changes language. It changes life, too.But here is something important:The person still knows what they want to ...
10/13/2026

Aphasia changes language. It changes life, too.

But here is something important:

The person still knows what they want to say.

The words may be stuck. The thinking is still there.

So try this: say, “I know you know."

It tells them, "I see you. I believe in you. Take your time."

Be respectful. Be kind. Be patient.

💙 You are not alone.

Learn. Share. Connect. That's what ARC is all about. 💙Aphasia can make words hard to find. It doesn't take away your tho...
10/11/2026

Learn. Share. Connect. That's what ARC is all about. 💙

Aphasia can make words hard to find. It doesn't take away your thoughts, ideas, and who you are.

At ARC, we believe in three simple things:

🧠 Learn — about aphasia, communication tools, and the brain's ability to heal.

🤝 Share — your story, your struggles, your wins.

💙 Connect — with people who truly understand.

No one should face aphasia alone. That's why we're here.

We are ARC. ❤️ We are Family.

"I like it when people ask me yes or no questions. Or either / or. Or choices. Open ended questions are much harder for ...
10/10/2026

"I like it when people ask me yes or no questions. Or either / or. Or choices. Open ended questions are much harder for me." - A person with aphasia

This is such important wisdom. If you love someone with aphasia, LISTEN to this.

Instead of: "How was your day?"
Try: "Was your day good or tough?"

Instead of: "What did you want to eat?"
Try: "Pizza or pasta?"

Small changes. HUGE impact. It's not hard—it just takes awareness and care. 💙

Thank you to everyone in our community who teaches us how to show up better.

We are ARC. ❤ We are Family.

You feeling down after your stroke? That's depression. And it's more common than you think. 💙Here's what research shows:...
10/09/2026

You feeling down after your stroke? That's depression. And it's more common than you think. 💙

Here's what research shows:

You're not alone. And being with others who understand helps.

When you connect with people who've been through it—when you share, listen, and know someone gets it—things shift.

Hope grows. Healing happens.

That's why we're here.

Join us for a Zoom call. Come to an event.

Be part of our community. No pressure.

Just real people, real conversations, real support.

You don't have to do this alone.

Ready to connect?

Share a 💙 below!

Subscribe to ARC's newsletter today:
www.aphasiarecoveryconnection.org

Let's clear this up. 🧠Aphasia from a stroke does NOT affect intelligence.Your thoughts are still there.Your knowledge is...
10/07/2026

Let's clear this up. 🧠

Aphasia from a stroke does NOT affect intelligence.

Your thoughts are still there.

Your knowledge is still there.

What changes is how fast words come out.

That's a language thing, not a thinking thing.

Big difference.

Up to 4 million Americans have aphasia.

Most people have never heard of it. Help us change that.

Share this post. Someone needs to know.

We are ARC. ❤️ We are Family.

Ending the Isolation of Aphasia.

Small tools change everything. 💙If aphasia makes communication harder, try these three strategies:1️⃣ Write it down Som...
10/06/2026

Small tools change everything. 💙

If aphasia makes communication harder, try these three strategies:

1️⃣ Write it down
Sometimes words flow better on paper. Keep a notepad handy.

2️⃣ Point and gesture
Your hands say what words don't. Use them.

3️⃣ Take your time
There's no rush. Pause. Think. Speak. People who care will wait.

Small adjustments. Big confidence.

Share this with someone who needs to know.

We are ARC. ❤️ We are Family. Ending the Isolation of Aphasia.

🧐 Imagine...Aphasia EXHAUSTEDThis isn't regular tired.This is neurofatigue.Your brain is working overtime: Finding words...
10/05/2026

🧐 Imagine...Aphasia

EXHAUSTED

This isn't regular tired.

This is neurofatigue.

Your brain is working overtime:
Finding words.
Processing sounds.
Making connections.

Regular tired? Sleep helps. 🛌

Neurofatigue? You need brain breaks. 🧠

Short rests.

Quiet time.

Less stimulation.

Be patient with yourself.

Rest is recovery too.

You Are Not Alone. ❤️
We Are ARC.

ARC's David Dow is one of 20 Voices Changing Stroke! The World Stroke Organization chose our co-founder.David's story ha...
10/04/2026

ARC's David Dow is one of 20 Voices Changing Stroke!

The World Stroke Organization chose our co-founder.

David's story has given thousands of people hope. He is the inspiration behind ARC's nonprofit work, as he knows firsthand how very isolating aphasia is.

It was his idea to start ARC and bring connection to other families like his own. He believes no one should walk this journey alone.

Read David's story here:
https://www.world-stroke.org/world-stroke-day-campaign/life-after-stroke/20-voices-changing-stroke/david-james-dows-story-6a36affff1e086.21858748

Please share this to spread hope.

We are ARC. We are Family.

You are not alone.

THANK YOU, Ladies of the Pointe! The LOP Charity Golf Classic at Compass Pointe Golf Club raised more than $28,000 for t...
10/03/2026

THANK YOU, Ladies of the Pointe!

The LOP Charity Golf Classic at Compass Pointe Golf Club raised more than $28,000 for the Aphasia Recovery Connection!

Every stroke counts, on the course and in life. Your swings made a real difference.

Thank you to:

- The Ladies of the Pointe committee and golfers
- Event sponsors and donors
- The wonderful volunteers
- The Randy Travis Foundation, for donating a signed guitar

(Randy Travis is a stroke survivor living with aphasia. Aphasia makes it hard to speak, read, and write, even though the person's thinking is clear. It can be very frustrating. More than 2 million Americans live with aphasia.)

Your support helps us:

- Raise awareness of aphasia
- Support stroke and aphasia survivors
- Connect families with hope and community

We are so grateful. Thank you for caring!

Randy Travis Compass Pointe NC

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Leland, NC
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