Living with the invisible disability, aphasia

"I am a smart person lurking behind my aphasia." 🧠💭 For people with aphasia, it is often hard to find the right words. It's like their smart brain is a genius 🫣 hiding behind a curtain. The ideas are there, but sometimes they get stuck due to the langauge disability known as aphasia. Remember, just because someone has trouble talking doesn't mean they're not thinking or still smart. 🧐 Let's be kind and patient with everyone. 💖 #AphsiaAwareness #HiddenSmarts #BeKind #BrainPower #EveryoneMatt

🗣️ Did you know? Acquired aphasia is an invisible disability that affects language - not intelligence. Millions live with this communication challenge every day. It is most often caused by a stroke or brain injury. It can affect all types of language challenges such as talking, reading, writing, numbers, or processing information. No two people are alike as it affects everyone differently depending on the size and location of the stroke or injury. Please share to help raise awareness and suppor

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