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 My name is Steve Mallory. I used to be an aerospace engineer
for Martin Marietta until my brainstem stroke, June, 1994.
That was me in the picture above several months before it
happened. I had a fairly rare type of stroke when I was
36 that left me with quadriplegia and a speech and facial
muscle side-effect called,
dysarthia. I have severe speech problems from
my stroke. In a way, I am actually glad that this happened to
me. I wanted to improve myself in many ways, primarily
spiritually. Now, I feel that I am a better person
because of it.
I want to
dedicate the rest of my life to helping other stroke survivors
get their on-line life started because it makes me so happy to
show them that there **IS** life after having a stroke.
I feel very driven about assisting my stroke brothers and
sisters with finding support and resources on-line. It is hard
to explain but I know that this is God's plan for me and
little did I know it, especially right after my stroke, but it
always has been. I am a strong believer that using the
computer heals the brain by using and exercising it. I have
met several good people through my on-line stroke support
group. It has given me a new outlook on life.
I have a
wonderful wife who is also my caregiver, Melissa. We
have been married for over 25 years (since 1977) and she is
definitely my soul mate. She has taken on several new roles
since my stroke. She has always been my best friend despite
the very challenging situations we have gone through. She has
been closely at my side everyday since my stroke. We have two
fine children, Traci and Erin. I wouldn't trade any of them
for the world.
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Missy's Roles
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Dentist |
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Nurse |
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Nursing Aide |
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Dental Aide |
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Speech Therapist |
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Physical Therapist |
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Rehabilitation Coach |
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Cheerleader |
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Computer Technician |
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Handyman |
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...many, many more.
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