Good afternoon! I am happy to have found this site and want to share my story to help others! There is hope it just takes time and patience with yourself! I suffered a ruptured cerebral anyurism Nov 2017. I had no symptoms that would trigger a doctor’s visit. I just suddenly collapsed in an adjoining room to the living room. Luckily my husband heard me fall and came to my aid. being ex-military he recognized symptoms of brain trauma and followed training to physically stabilize me and called 911. luckily one responder had brain trauma training and stabilized me more while associates contacted the local hospital to advise of the case they were bringing in. once there the ER doctor checked me over and contacted a colleague who was a brain surgeon. He came to the ER and took one look at me and told the nurses to prepare me for surgery. luckily he and his assistant were able to clip both sides of the ruptured artery to stem the blood flow onto the brain. This info is all from my husband telling me what happened to explain why I was in the hospital. I do not remember anything from the day or event. I have been working on recovering over the past 8 years. I have sewed a couple garments to help with my recovery. I have found that things I learned years ago are still there such as sewing techniques and some favorite recipes. I’ve had some physical therapy and occupational therapy to focus on specific physical skills. I thank everyone I have come in contact with during my recovery as you have helped me in some way or another! I especially thank my husband for his care and support and immense patience!
Welcome to our Community!
Thank you so much for sharing your incredible survival story with us. Your journey of recovery after a ruptured cerebral aneurysm is truly inspiring and gives hope to others facing similar challenges.
The quick action of your husband and the medical team undoubtedly made all the difference in your outcome. It’s wonderful to hear how you’ve been working on your recovery over these past 8 years, rediscovering skills like sewing and cooking that remain part of your muscle memory.
Your message of gratitude toward everyone who has supported you—especially your husband—shows tremendous grace and perspective. I’m sure many members here will be encouraged by your positive attitude and determination.
Please feel free to share more about your recovery journey, the garments you’ve sewn, or any strategies you’ve found helpful along the way. This community is a supportive place for sharing both challenges and triumphs.
Welcome aboard—we’re glad you found us and chose to share your story!
Welcome! What a beautiful story! I’ve moved your topic to General by the way. The General category is where most of everything is posted by members and the Support category is where we ask for support, mostly prayers in case you didn’t know. (Moderator duties done, now back to your sharing..)
I’m envious, I forgot how to cook, Mom and I had fun when she was trying to reteach me. She passed away so my lessons stopped, I just do the prep work now. Grilling is my thing now. 
I think you should go hug your husband right now! Also thank him for his service for me, and thank you for hanging in there as a military spouse! Definitely not an easy job for you.
Second vote as I”d also like to read more of your healing journey if you don’t mind. We obtain certain “tricks of the trade” when we rupture to get our recovery headed in the correct direction. It’s always valuable for others to read. If you ever read a new topic form somebody looking at craniotomy concerns, I hope you jump right on in an respond, if you have the time.
Again welcome and thanks for starting a new topic!
Prayers are with you that everyday you are healing, and becoming stronger🙏
You not only survived, but you will also thrive.
1000x wishes
God bless you Cheryl