Chapter 27: A Confession in Recovery – “Wernicke’s Aphasia, and Hope for Recovery”

I’ve been studying Broca’s aphasia. The more I learn, the more aspects I still don’t understand. So, to better grasp Broca’s aphasia, I wanted to also look into Wernicke’s aphasia, which is related to it. Although there are many other types of aphasia besides these two, I was told that Broca’s and Wernicke’s aphasia are … 더 읽기

Chapter 26: A Confession in Recovery – “Broca’s Aphasia, and My Understanding”

They tell me I’m closer to having Broca’s aphasia. Of course, I still don’t fully understand it. But since my wife says so, I figure it must be true. At first, I couldn’t grasp what this term, ‘Broca’s aphasia,’ meant. My main thought was, ‘What good will understanding it do? I just want to study … 더 읽기

Chapter 25: A Confession in Recovery – “Words Lost in Memory, and a Wife’s Patience”

Many people keep talking to me. I seem to be speaking, but I can’t quite remember what I’ve said. People tell me I spoke… I’m grateful. I vaguely recall struggling with Broca’s aphasia and Wernicke’s aphasia. I kept asking my wife, and she kindly explains, “This is Broca’s aphasia, and this is Wernicke’s aphasia.” Then … 더 읽기

Chapter 24: A Confession in Recovery – “Taehyung , The Enduring Value of Unchanging Bonds”

I started meeting Taehyung Hyung-nim in February 2024. Considering I couldn’t speak properly when we first met, quite some time has passed. He was one of the people who came to see me after hearing I had been hospitalized since December 20, 2023, and had barely survived a brush with death. Many people came to … 더 읽기

Chapter 19: A Confession in Recovery – “Two Gifts for Recovery: Money and a Warm Heart”

I’ve finally returned home and slowly started studying. I’m trying to prepare for and follow the various learning programs the hospital recommended. The frustration of not being able to speak properly still lingers. I often wonder when I’ll be able to speak freely again, like before. At first, I thought it would get better naturally … 더 읽기