A Stroke of Recovery

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Meetri'a Angelo, who turned to writing early in life, has completed her new book “A Stroke

of Recovery”: a deeply personal autobiographical account of resilience and recovery that

shares the author’s courageous story of overcoming adversity and finding hope in the

midst of life's darkest moments.

Following a devastating stroke, Angelo found herself grappling with a reality she never

could have imagined. Faced with the daunting task of rebuilding her life from the ground

up, she was overwhelmed by feelings of hopelessness and despair. As depression and

emotions threatened to consume her, Angelo embarked on a journey of self-discovery

and healing, determined to find light in the darkness.

“I was thirty-six when a major stroke hit me and changed my life,” writes Angelo. “Friday,

January 13, 2023, was a day that stopped me in my tracks. I never imagined the impact

of a stroke on me at that age. This is a story of my personal experiences during this

devastating time. I am not a therapist or a counselor in the mental health profession, but

I feel I am a person with a high EQ, and I have a relatable story of recovery and

perseverance.

“When the stroke hit me, I was beyond terrified! I wanted to know how others survived

this or even if anyone ever had survived it in general. I went in search of stories similar to

mine. I couldn’t find any. There were stories of people who had had strokes and recovered

but nothing I could compare to or learn from. I couldn’t find any stories of people in my

age range. Or people who are transgender. Or people who are suffering from lifelong

depression. Or someone dealing with black sheep syndrome. I just felt like I was alone in

this. I eventually got sick and tired of hearing the optimism from people that were not in

my same position. I wanted to know I wasn’t alone in this situation. I wanted to know that

someone else had experienced the same thing and was able to bounce back from it.”

Published by Hawes & Jenkins Publishing, Meetri'a Angelo’s enthralling tale offers

readers an intimate glimpse into the author’s struggles and triumphs as she navigates

uncertain terrain to discover her incredible inner strength to persevere. Through candid

reflections and heartfelt anecdotes, Angelo shares her story to help connect with others

facing a difficult road in their lives, helping them to know they are not alone in their fight

and that there is always hope for a better future.