Ep 083 -- Identity Loss after Stroke with Dr. Debra Myerson

I first encountered Dr. Debra Meyerson, Ph.D, through Twitter. She has written a book about stroke and the loss of a sense of identity that follows it. More than a memoir, it tells her story as she navigates the new, post-stroke world, and the stories of a couple dozen other survivors and how their reaction mirror or differ from hers. [caption id=“attachment_851“ align=“alignright“ width=“166“] Production Assistant Oatmeal reads through Identity Theft.[/caption] She wrote the book because in her experience, not enough rehab facilities and hospitals adequately prepare survivors for the changing sense of self they are likely to encounter, especially as they face the real world with new disabilities. She sent me a copy of the book, and I’m happy to feature her and husband/caregiver Steve Zuckerman in this week’s episode. Bio (From ) “My name is Debra Meyerson“