Denise is someone you may not recognize as having aphasia, but was told after her stroke that she was incompetent. Denise describes feeling capable but being told by experts that she couldn't do anything herself. She had to search and explore her treatment options herself, which eventually lead her to The Aphasia Center.

During her 4 week of intensive therapy, Denise initially stayed with a family member at the apartments. Once on her own, Denise went to restaurants and shopping alone, to her surprise. She started reading magazines again, and hadn't read for pleasure in over two years since her stroke.

The Aphasia Center also gave her new strategies to help her. This experience gave her the confidence and support she needed to keep moving forward to her dream of returning to work.