Recovering from an AVM is not just about surviving—it’s about finding ways to truly live  again. Some days feel like a victory, and...

I recently had the incredible opportunity to be a guest on the podcast Before You Bloom , hosted by Hayley Kinneavy, a remarkable woman...

On January 26th at 1 PM Arizona time, I had the incredible opportunity to host my very first support group for AVM, stroke survivors,...

On December 12, I had my second round of gamma knife treatment. The doctors recommended gamma knife again, since I didn’t really want to...

Each morning, I dedicate a few quiet moments to grounding myself in gratitude. It’s a ritual I’ve cultivated over time, and it has become...

October is AVM Awareness Month, a time when I reflect on my journey and the challenges I’ve faced since being diagnosed with an...

My story with arteriovenous malformation (AVM) began in 2017, during what was supposed to be an exciting and carefree time—my senior year...

1. The Power of a "Check List": One of the most significant shifts in how I manage my daily life is the use of a checklist on my phone....

In 2021 my life took an unexpected turn. I underwent a craniotomy on June 14th after my arteriovenous malformation (AVM) exploded, a...

Graduating from law school was a dream I held close to my heart. I was on track to earn my degree from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of...

At 22 years old, I experienced a life-altering event when I suffered a stroke caused by my Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) on May 30th,...

And, we’re back to OT! I know you're asking yourself, why are you back? Because of this darn tone! When the AVM (arteriovenous...

I got invited to be on a radio show! On Instagram, a person reached out to me asking if I wanted to be on this radio show - DUH, yes of...

Minda Thurman - My Disentanglement: An AVM Survivor's Story It’s very hard to find AVM survivors who have written books! That was until I...

"Morgan Bailey, who recently turned 25, said she woke up on the morning of Dec. 18 excited to be alive. She started her day by reciting...

My goals for 2024 include… Patience - I tend to lose patience with myself. For example, when I'm getting a glass to drink out of, I could...

Ria Newman Published: 7:15 ET, Jul 1 2023 | Updated: 7:15 ET, Jul 1 2023 A WOMAN has shared the bizarre warning symptoms she experienced...

When I first got out of the hospital, I couldn't see anything. I looked straight, and that was it. I couldn't move my head and look...

We started out on September 21st. I got up to my dogs licking my face at 7 a.m. Once I took them out, I fed Gracie and gave Moose his...

I started volunteering in February of this year. I volunteer once per week, and I chose Wednesday. (I don't know how I chose Wednesday...