On January 24, 2025, Sean and Erin's lives changed forever when Sean suffered a massive hemorrhagic stroke at the age of 44.

What followed was a year neither of them could have imagined. Sean committed himself fully to recovery through intensive therapies, while Erin stepped into the unexpected role of caregiver, advocate, and decision-maker, learning to navigate hospitals, uncertainty, and the emotional weight that comes with loving someone through a medical crisis.

With Sean's encouragement, Erin began writing as a way to process their experience and to help others walking a similar path. Stroke Strong shares the reality of the first year after stroke through honest storytelling, practical insight, and the hope that families facing the unimaginable might feel seen, supported, and less alone.