Carol R. Fuller

Hello, I'm the author of 'Echoes Of A Closed Door - a life lived following a stroke', which was published in September 2016. It is an account of the journey I shared with my husband 'Clive' following his stroke at the age of 50.

Clive suffered a massive stroke due to a thrombosis of the left middle cerebral artery. The legacies sustained from his stroke were severe and cruel: anosmia/ageusia; aphasia/dysphasia; depression; dyspraxia; epilepsy; hemianopia; hemiplegia; perseveration; thalamic pain syndrome; and venous incompetence.

The severe and, at times, all-consuming nature of Clive’s condition following his stroke impacted on both our lives. I found myself continually slipping in and out of the role of wife/carer/advocate.

I have written my book to share our story (some parts of which are very private and painful) with others who will gain an understanding of the havoc that takes place in the life not only of the stroke victim, but also their family. Please visit www.carolrfuller.com