Stroke Sisters: Stories of Strength and Resilience

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Angie Read

03 November 2025

42m 43s

From Disney Magic to Defying the Odds: Kristin McKenzie’s Comeback Story

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Kristin McKenzie shares her remarkable journey from working in sports entertainment and Apple to navigating life after a massive stroke. With a bleak 2% chance of survival, Kristin fought against the odds and began the grueling process of recovery. Her story highlights the emotional and physical challenges of finding new meaning in life after facing life-altering experiences, including time in a skilled nursing facility filled with elderly patients, breaking an ankle, and dealing with personal and professional setbacks. Kristin's pain is raw and real, yet she refuses to give up.

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