Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a podcast where stroke survivors share powerful stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope. Each episode offers a moment of pause for storytelling and reflection. Stroke offers a powerful, life-changing, shift in perspective. Each colorful memory creates a parable for life’s greater teachings, a compass for journeys ahead, and inspired wisdom for unique growth. Ultimately, Beyond Stillness is a welcoming environment that reveres the movement be ...
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In the UK, there are more than 100,000 strokes every year. That’s one stroke every 5 minutes. Around the world there are as many as 15 million people suffering from the illness every year. It is usually sudden and can be a devastating illness – and so on the Stroke Stories podcast, we’ve been seeking out inspiring stories of stroke survivors. We hear their stories about their struggles, what drove them forward, and how they look back on their stroke now they're on the road to recovery. So jo ...
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Molly Buccola Interviewed by Bill Gasiamis - Part One
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31:00This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we turn the tables. Have you ever wondered about Molly Buccola—the founder, facilitator, and host behind our organization? Guests and listeners often ask about her journey: What led her to this work? How her own experiences shape the stories we share? And why this mission so personal to her? In t…
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Words I Couldn't Say - Frida Swenson's Story - Part One
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29:26This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Frida Swenson. After an Ischemic stroke in March 2020 left her unable to speak, Frida faced the challenges of aphasia, isolation, and frustration. Through determination and heart, she worked to reclaim her voice—and discovered a new purpose in supporting others on similar paths. …
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Words I Couldn't Say - Frida Swenson's Interview - Part Two
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33:08This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Frida Swenson. After an Ischemic stroke in March 2020 left her unable to speak, Frida faced the challenges of aphasia, isolation, and frustration. Through determination and heart, she worked to reclaim her voice—and discovered a new purpose in supporting others on similar paths. …
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From Pain to Purpose - Amy K's Story - Part One
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20:44This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Amy K. After illness in 2009, she began navigating a confusing fog of fatigue, memory loss, and a long road to recovery following a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Once a high-achieving professional with boundless energy, she slowly rebuilt her life and reclaimed her sense of self. In t…
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From Pain to Purpose - Amy K's Interview - Part Two
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21:40This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Amy K. After illness in 2009, she began navigating a confusing fog of fatigue, memory loss, and a long road to recovery following a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Once a high-achieving professional with boundless energy, she slowly rebuilt her life and reclaimed her sense of self. In t…
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My Reset - Karla Bigornia's Interview - Part Two
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32:02This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Karla Bigornia who shares a story of recovery and rediscovery. Growing up in Cebu City, Philippines, today’s guest found joy through singing and dancing with her family. But a stroke at age 30 changed everything—leaving her to fight for her health, memory, and speech. In this epi…
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My Reset - Karla Bigornia's Story - Part One
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19:55This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Karla Bigornia who shares a story of recovery and rediscovery. Growing up in Cebu City, Philippines, today’s guest found joy through singing and dancing with her family. But a stroke at age 30 changed everything—leaving her to fight for her health, memory, and speech. In this epi…
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Molly Buccola Interviewed by Bill Gasiamis - Part Two
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39:19This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we turn the tables. Have you ever wondered about Molly Buccola—the founder, facilitator, and host behind our organization? Guests and listeners often ask about her journey: What led her to this work? How her own experiences shape the stories we share? And why this mission so personal to her? In t…
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Give Stroke Recovery 1000% - Will Schmierer's Interview
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29:07This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Will Schmierer. In December of 2019, a small leg wound led to an unexpected diagnosis—AFib. Days later, a stroke left his entire right side paralyzed. Then came another blow: multiple sclerosis. At that point, Will was 37 and weighed 530 lbs. Recovery was slow, but he has always …
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Give Stroke Recovery 1000% - Will Schmierer's Story
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31:00This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Will Schmierer. In December of 2019, a small leg wound led to an unexpected diagnosis—AFib. Days later, a stroke left his entire right side paralyzed. Then came another blow: multiple sclerosis. At that point, Will was 37 and weighed 530 lbs. Recovery was slow, but he has always …
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The Power of Perseverance - Todd Berreth's Story
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28:34This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Todd Berreth who shares his story of perseverance, determination, and grit. He takes us through the challenges of rebuilding speech, the resilience required to reclaim his passions, and the deep lessons he’s learned along the way. Join me as we dive into his story that proves tha…
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The Power of Perseverance - Todd Berreth's Interview
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27:54This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Todd Berreth who shares his story of perseverance, determination, and grit. He takes us through the challenges of rebuilding speech, the resilience required to reclaim his passions, and the deep lessons he’s learned along the way. Join me as we dive into his story that proves tha…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Angel James. On the morning of February 4, 2023, she was singing in the choir, her voice resonating with joy, connection, and purpose. But by that evening, everything changed. A stroke stole Angel’s ability to speak, leaving her in silence, uncertain of what the future would hold…
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Reclaiming My Voice - Angel James' Interview
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35:11This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Angel James. On the morning of February 4, 2023, she was singing in the choir, her voice resonating with joy, connection, and purpose. But by that evening, everything changed. A stroke stole Angel’s ability to speak, leaving her in silence, uncertain of what the future would hold…
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On January 16, 2017, Mike’s life was full—teaching, coaching, and raising a family. But in an instant, everything changed. A stroke stole his ability to swallow, eat, and live life as he knew it. What followed was a battle he never saw coming—one of survival, loss, self-discovery, and a renewed sense of purpose. In this episode, Mike shares his jou…
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On January 16, 2017, Mike’s life was full—teaching, coaching, and raising a family. But in an instant, everything changed. A stroke stole his ability to swallow, eat, and live life as he knew it. What followed was a battle he never saw coming—one of survival, loss, self-discovery, and a renewed sense of purpose. In this episode, Mike shares his jou…
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Community Special with University of Vermont Medical Center’s Stroke Support Group - Part Two
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19:43This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we offer a Community Special with University of Vermont Medical Center’s Stroke Support Group led by Becky Louko, PT. In today’s episode, stroke survivors share personal attributes that have been helpful in recovery, lessons they’ve learned, while also offering gratitude to each other. Suggested R…
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Community Special with University of Vermont Medical Center’s Stroke Support Group - Part One
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24:11This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we offer a Community Special with University of Vermont Medical Center’s Stroke Support Group led by Becky Louko, PT. In today’s episode, stroke survivors share personal attributes that have been helpful in recovery, lessons they’ve learned, while also offering gratitude to each other. Suggested R…
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From "I Have To" to "I Get To" - Michelle Humphrey's Story
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31:35This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Michelle Humphrey or StrokeMom as she is known on social media. Michelle invites us into a deeply personal journey—one that challenges the definition of a “real” life and a “real” job. Our guest reflects on the day everything changed: a bi-lateral pons stroke during pregnancy at …
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From "I Have To" to "I Get To" - Michelle Humphrey's Interview
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32:19This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Michelle Humphrey or StrokeMom as she is known on social media. Michelle invites us into a deeply personal journey—one that challenges the definition of a “real” life and a “real” job. Our guest reflects on the day everything changed: a bi-lateral pons stroke during pregnancy at …
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Life is Patiently Waiting - Tara Dinkel's Story
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26:01This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Tara Dinkel or STARR Tara Dinkel as she is known when making the rounds as a volunteer. STARR stands for “Stroke Survivor Taking Aim at Recovery.” May we all become STARRs. At just 25, Tara suffered a massive stroke, leading to a life-saving craniectomy and weeks in a coma. Recov…
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Life is Patiently Waiting - Tara Dinkel's Interview
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27:09This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Tara Dinkel or STARR Tara Dinkel as she is known when making the rounds as a volunteer. STARR stands for “Stroke Survivor Taking Aim at Recovery.” May we all become STARRs. At just 25, Tara suffered a massive stroke, leading to a life-saving craniectomy and weeks in a coma. Recov…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we share the New Year Community Special. We recorded our Stroke and TBI Survivor Gathering this week as a way to publicly share our celebrations from 2024 and intentions for the year ahead. From publishing books, contributing to art shows, walking 5Ks to fostering supportive connections, our guest…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we share the New Year Community Special. We recorded our Stroke and TBI Survivor Gathering this week as a way to publicly share our celebrations from 2024 and intentions for the year ahead. From publishing books, contributing to art shows, walking 5Ks to fostering supportive connections, our guest…
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Use the Call Button - Stephen Albright's Story
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23:13This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Stephen Albright, a faith filled family man from Ohio. In today’s episode, we hear powerful stories of resilience, faith, and forward movement. From navigating a complicated relationship with his father to facing a life-changing stroke, Steve's journey has been one of unexpected …
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Use the Call Button - Stephen Albright's Interview
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28:37This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Stephen Albright, a faith filled family man from Ohio. In today’s episode, we hear powerful stories of resilience, faith, and forward movement. From navigating a complicated relationship with his father to facing a life-changing stroke, Steve's journey has been one of unexpected …
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Transform Luck to Systematic Change - Chuck Toeniskoetter's Story
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19:04This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome Chuck Toeniskoetter, a well educated businessman, philanthropist, and family man. In the year 2000, life was moving fast for Chuck, but on a December afternoon, his world changed in an instant. Confused as the signs of stroke appeared, his luck took over. The ski patrol nurse on duty k…
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Transform Luck to Systematic Change - Chuck Toeniskoetter's Interview
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33:33This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome Chuck Toeniskoetter, a well educated businessman, philanthropist, and family man. In the year 2000, life was moving fast for Chuck, but on a December afternoon, his world changed in an instant. Confused as the signs of stroke appeared, his luck took over. The ski patrol nurse on duty k…
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Facing the Mirror: Finding Myself - Tania Saiz' Story
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31:23This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome Tania Saiz—advocate, mindset facilitator, and neurodivergent artist whose creations celebrate perfect imperfections. After surviving an ischemic stroke in August 2020, Tania faced an overwhelming sense of disconnect. Mirrors became adversaries, and her own reflection felt like a strang…
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Facing the Mirror: Finding Myself - Tania Saiz' Interview
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34:21This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome Tania Saiz—advocate, mindset facilitator, and neurodivergent artist whose creations celebrate perfect imperfections. After surviving an ischemic stroke in August 2020, Tania faced an overwhelming sense of disconnect. Mirrors became adversaries, and her own reflection felt like a strang…
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Jade Oxlade, who suffered a stroke at the age of 36. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week and next on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we take a moment to look back before venturing forward. Over the past year, we’ve been privileged to publish forty-four individual stories. Each guest has spent an average of seven weeks working one-on-one with Beyond Stillness to reflect on the wisdom gained through their recovery and c…
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This week and next on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we take a moment to look back before venturing forward. Over the past year, we’ve been privileged to publish forty-four individual stories. Each guest has spent an average of seven weeks working one-on-one with Beyond Stillness to reflect on the wisdom gained through their recovery and c…
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This week and next on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we take a moment to look back before venturing forward. Over the past year, we’ve been privileged to publish forty-four individual stories. Each guest has spent an average of seven weeks working one-on-one with Beyond Stillness to reflect on the wisdom gained through their recovery and c…
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This week and next on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we take a moment to look back before venturing forward. Over the past year, we’ve been privileged to publish forty-four individual stories. Each guest has spent an average of seven weeks working one-on-one with Beyond Stillness to reflect on the wisdom gained through their recovery and c…
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Alexa and Kate Stewart - Alexa suffered a stroke at the age of 15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Imagine plunging into the depths of the English Channel, thirty meters below the surface, utterly alone. Panic takes over, your breath spiralling out of control when survival depends on calm. What happens next doesn’t just save the dive—it changes your outlook on life. Years later, a sudden stroke brings an entirely new challenge. Recovery plunges …
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Learning to Breathe - Peter Cass' Interview
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26:13Imagine plunging into the depths of the English Channel, thirty meters below the surface, utterly alone. Panic takes over, your breath spiralling out of control when survival depends on calm. What happens next doesn’t just save the dive—it changes your outlook on life. Years later, a sudden stroke brings an entirely new challenge. Recovery plunges …
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Lori Drake and her daughter Jessica. Lori suffered a stroke at the age of 46 in 2007. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Will Perringwood, who suffered a stroke in 2013 at the age fo 31 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Melody Messenger - Antonio Iannella's Interview
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32:08This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome musician and author of Saigon Siren: Memoir of a Stroke Recovery. Antonio Iannella's journey through recovery became a testament to the healing power of creativity. From early sparks of inspiration in childhood to the intense, life-changing challenges of rebuilding himself, Antonio fou…
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The Melody Messenger - Antonio Iannella's Story
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21:26This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome musician and author of Saigon Siren: Memoir of a Stroke Recovery. Antonio Iannella's journey through recovery became a testament to the healing power of creativity. From early sparks of inspiration in childhood to the intense, life-changing challenges of rebuilding himself, Antonio fou…
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Lawnae Hunter, who suffered a stroke at the age of 65 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Beki Davis, who suffered a stroke at the age of 36 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Struggle's Role Post Stroke - Mitch Raymond's Interview
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26:37This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Mitch Raymond, a loving husband, devoted father, and empathetic physical therapist. Mitch was born with a brain tumor, which resulted in a life-changing stroke at the age of six. He reflects on experiences living with disabilities as a child and the transformative moments that he…
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Struggle's Role Post Stroke - Mitch Raymond's Story
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23:30This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Mitch Raymond, a loving husband, devoted father, and empathetic physical therapist. Mitch was born with a brain tumor, which resulted in a life-changing stroke at the age of six. He reflects on experiences living with disabilities as a child and the transformative moments that he…
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Community Special: Seattle's Young Adult Stroke Survivor Group Reflections
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22:26This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke we share a Community Special. Seattle’s Young Adult Stroke Survivor Group is for the young and young at heart and is led by Jessica Partnow and Scott Brody. In today’s episode, stroke survivors share recovery insights. They talk about self-advocacy, healing mantras, effective communication, and fi…
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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we spoke to Annemarie Harte who suffered a stroke at the age of 48 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Aaron Hachez, who suffered a stroke on April 11, 2011. Aaron, a father and appreciator of life's little moments, taught himself computer programming at age 11 and went on to work as a professional programmer for 20 years. After his stroke, he chose to pursue his passion for langu…
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This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Aaron Hachez, who suffered a stroke on April 11, 2011. Aaron, a father and appreciator of life's little moments, taught himself computer programming at age 11 and went on to work as a professional programmer for 20 years. After his stroke, he chose to pursue his passion for langu…
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