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Title: Jessica Sebastians Memoir Stroke of Reality

United States, 21st Oct 2025 - Most people start a new year with optimism and resolutions. For Jessica Sebastian, the beginning of 2023 brought a fight for survival. The Pittsburgh-based HR professional was hosting a cheerful New Year’s brunch when her life changed suddenly. A blood vessel in her brain ruptured, causing a hemorrhagic stroke that left her unable to move, speak, or see. Thanks to her friends' quick actions, emergency responders arrived just in time to save her. In her new memoir, ‘Stroke of Reality,’ Jessica reflects on the shocking event and the long, emotional journey that followed.The memoir begins with the day everything stopped. Jessica describes collapsing in front of her closest friends, waking up weeks later after brain surgery, and realizing that half her body no longer worked. She spent eighteen days in a coma and months in rehabilitation, relearning how to walk, talk, and handle daily tasks. Her story highlights not only the physical challenges of recovery but also the deep emotional toll of losing independence. She writes honestly and humbly about the frustration, exhaustion, and fear involved in rebuilding a life from scratch.What makes ‘Stroke of Reality’ stand out is its focus on the unseen side of recovery. The author openly discusses depression, anxiety, and the invisible struggles that come with a brain injury. She shares the reality of living with left-side paralysis and the constant effort needed to stay motivated. Through her story, she emphasizes how recovery goes far beyond physical therapy and involves rediscovering purpose and rebuilding identity. Her reflections on mental health inspire understanding and compassion for those coping with invisible disabilities.The book also explores the practical aspects of recovery. Jessica talks...

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