Mariella's stroke taught her that the little moments are the big moments. From standing up in a rehab hallway to finding her people in a water cup relay, Mariella shows us what it looks like to trust the process even when progress isn't always visible. Her story is about consistency, community, and discovering you're more resilient than you ever knew.

Community Conversation Prompt

• Mariella kept trying different forms of therapy — the pool, weights, acupuncture, golf. What unexpected piece of your recovery has made the biggest difference?

Mentioned Resources

• Champion the Challenges - Golf4Life
• Hope Neuro Acupuncture Rehabilitation
• REACH - Ability Path's Stroke and Brain Injury Services

This episode was presented in partnership with Santa Clara County’s Stroke Awareness Foundation — because through education and awareness, we can save lives and improve the health of our diverse community. Visit strokeinfo.org

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