In this episode of 'Stroke Sisters: Stories of Strength and Resilience,' host Angie Read talks with Bridget Chisadza, a young stroke survivor whose life changed forever after a brain hemorrhage while pregnant. At only 27, Bridget faced the unimaginable, a life-threatening arteriovenous malformation (AVM). She bravely shares the details of waking up with a thunderclap headache, the emergency surgery that followed, and how she emerged from a seven-day coma. Bridget went on to give birth to a healthy baby girl, even after her brain and body "betrayed her." Bridget offers insights into adjusting to new physical limitations while giving herself grace, accepting what happened, and adapting to life after stroke.80% of strokes are preventable. Get screened today for your risks of stroke and/or cardiovascular diseases.<ul><li><a href="http://llsa.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2437&aff_id=2350" target="_blank">Lifeline Screening</a></li></ul>The Stroke Sisters app (also available in both app stores: <ul><li><a href="https://strokesisters.app" target="_blank">https://strokesisters.app</a></li></ul>Books by Angie Read:<ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBD3QD8N" target="_blank">Invisible Scars: Stroke Survival, Recovery, and the Unexpected Mental Health Fallout</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1WB5777" target="_blank">Mental Health Hacks: 10 Easy Hacks to Help Manage Anxiety and Depression</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CK917GPS" target="_blank">Identity Crisis: You Are Not Your Career</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW7LJQT5" target="_blank">RISE: Mastering the Art of Resilience</a></li></ul>

Grace After Stroke While Pregnant: Bridget’s Story