About
My mission to make aphasia resources accessible to everyone
I've been a speech-language pathologist for 10+ years, working in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and community programs. For the last 9 years, I've specialized in aphasia. It has always fascinated me. Not in a detached, clinical way – but because language is so deeply human.
The way we connect, express ourselves, and make sense of the world all happens through words. When that gets disrupted, everything changes.
Most people have never heard of aphasia until it affects them or someone they love. And when that moment comes, it's overwhelming. You're dealing with a medical crisis, processing what happened, and trying to figure out what comes next – all while navigating a system that wasn't built with you in mind.
I've seen it over and over: families leave the hospital with more questions than answers. They wait months for a speech therapy appointment. And when they finally get in? Insurance only covers a session or two per week.
It shouldn't be this hard. You shouldn't have to fight for basic support or wonder if you're doing enough at home. And you definitely shouldn't feel alone in this.
Here's what I believe: communication is a basic human right. And everyone deserves access to quality resources – regardless of their circumstances.