Stroke Onward
Stroke survivor Debra Meyerson is a former Stanford University professor and the author of Identity Theft: Rediscovering Ourselves After Stroke.
Debra and Steve Zuckerman, her husband of 33 years and “carepartner,” founded the nonprofit Stroke Onward to help survivors, families and caregivers navigate the emotional journey to rebuild their identities and rewarding lives.
In this periodic column, they share their experiences, insights and expertise.
More experiences and insights from Debra and Steve’s post-stroke journey
Relationships Under Pressure
November 11, 2022 | By Debra Meyerson and Steve ZuckermanAdventures: A step beyond engagement
July 5, 2022 | By Debra Meyerson and Steve ZuckermanLife Engagement: Happy, sad, and crucial to recovery
May 12, 2022 | By Debra Meyerson and Steve ZuckermanStroke Across America
Mar 2, 2022 | By Debra Meyerson and Steve ZuckermanThe Power of Sharing Your Story
Dec 6, 2021 | By Debra Meyerson and Steve ZuckermanAdaptation, Compromise and Identity
Oct 4, 2021 | By Debra Meyerson and Steve ZuckermanFun, Friends and Community
Jun 30, 2021 | By Debra Meyerson and Steve ZuckermanSmall Wins Add Up
Apr 29, 2021 | By Debra Meyerson and Steve ZuckermanRebuilding Identity: A critical step in recovery
Mar 11, 2021 | By Debra Meyerson and Steve ZuckermanWhat Do You Mean by ‘Recovery?’
Jan 6, 2021 | By Debra Meyerson and Steve ZuckermanDid We Have a Stroke?
Oct 29, 2020 | By Steve ZuckermanThe Hardest Part of My Recovery: Rebuilding my identity as a survivor with disabilities
Sep 28, 2020 | By Debra Meyerson (with Steve Zuckerman)
The American Stroke Association is collaborating with Stroke Onward to support stroke survivors and their carepartners in their emotional recovery.