Leslie K, Author at Brainstreams

Finding Purpose in What You Love

Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors – (Part 6 of 6)

This is the sixth post in Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors. If you missed the beginning of Tony’s Journey, click here to read it.

It’s been eleven years since Tony’s first stroke. In that time, he’s had his share of ups and downs–and learned some pretty big life lessons. “It’s all part of the process,” Tony says. In his view, recovery is a continuous, lifelong journey.

Throughout Between The Lines, Tony has shared his experiences and […]

Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors – (Part 5 of 6)

This is the fifth post in Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors. If you missed the beginning of Tony’s Journey, click here to read it.

Before his first stroke, Tony was a busy guy. As a husband and father of two, Tony spent his days driving his kids to sports practice, cooking for the family, and in general being a pretty involved family man–on top of working a fast-paced full-time job.

When the stroke happened, all of that came to a […]

Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors – (Part 4 of 6)

This is the fourth post in Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors. If you missed the beginning of Tony’s Journey, click here to read it.

Ask Tony (or any stroke survivor) and he’ll tell you that the toughest part of having a stroke isn’t surviving–it’s recovering.

After an intensive week in the hospital, Tony returned home to continue his recovery. It was frustrating, grappling with his new reality; he was limited physically, so he couldn’t do many […]

Tony’s Journey: Introduction (Part 1 of 6)

Here’s the thing about acquired brain injuries: everyone’s experience is different. For some, recovery might be fairly quick, and for others, it might be a lifelong process. That’s why we created Between the Lines–to give brain injury survivors a platform to share their unique story.

In this series, brain injury survivor Tony Mok shares his experience with an acquired brain injury, and all that he’s learned from the recovery process. But first, let’s paint a picture of him for you: Tony is a congenial, loving husband […]

Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors – (Part 3 of 6)

This is the third post in Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors. If you missed the beginning of Tony’s Journey, click here to read it.

In 2009, Tony Mok had his first stroke. Luckily, his wife recognized the signs, called 911, and he was rushed to hospital for medical treatment.

But let’s back up for a second: why was it so important for Tony to get to the hospital as soon as possible?

A stroke is what happens

Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors – (Part 2 of 6)

This is the second post in Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors. If you missed the beginning of Tony’s Journey, click here to read it.

lighting striking Every year, there are over 62,000 new strokes in Canada. And every year, 14,000 Canadians die from stroke. Tony is one of the survivors–and it’s thanks to his wife, Ann-Marie, for taking action.

One Friday night in 2009, Tony and his wife were going through their regular routine, chatting with each other while getting ready for bed. […]

We want to hear from you!

If you sustained a brain injury in a car crash after April 1, 2019, we are keen to hear your experiences, thoughts, feelings and advice.

We invite you to please use this new online survey to tell us your story.

Our intent is to collect meaningful stories that reflect survivors’ experiences in navigating the new ICBC Accident Benefits Coverage. We will collate the information and identify common themes, share a summary of it with ICBC, and use it to inform next steps.

We want to identify opportunities for improvement and hear your thoughts about additional information or activities that can support survivors in navigating […]

Leslie

About Leslie K

Finding Purpose in What You Love

Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors – (Part 6 of 6)

Slowing Down and Getting Back to Basics

Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors – (Part 5 of 6)

How Counselling Holds Families Together

Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors – (Part 4 of 6)

Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors

Tony’s Journey: Introduction (Part 1 of 6)

Facing Real Fears is the Key to Recovery

Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors – (Part 3 of 6)

Stroke Awareness Saves Lives

Between the Lines: Stories of Brain Injury Survivors – (Part 2 of 6)

Online Survey: We want to hear from you if a car crash resulted in brain injury

We want to hear from you!