So I genuinely believed my world ended when I had my stroke, which I now realise was absolutely wrong and it just changed.
Anyhow I recently did an interview for a podcast and this is the result Gareth Cairns–Stroke Stories – Apple Podcasts
Big massive thanks to @SimonInEdinburgh for his encouragement and his kindness
WOW You were awesome and I understood about 90% of what you said. It would probably have been 100% if it wasn’t for your accent:rofl:
How did you manage to say so much, did you have it written down?
I speak pretty clear now, still slurr like a drunk when tired. But one issue still is breathing and remembering when/where to take a breath. If I said as much as you did in that podcast I’d probably pass out from lack of breath😅
Well done, keep it up 6 months from now your speech will be virtually back to normal again. So don’t let it hold you back 
Lorraine
Stroke Improvement Group
@garethc970 amazing Gareth that’s a fantastic achievement. I’m so pleased you have realised that there is life after stroke…maybe a hit different but can still ve good.
Well done again.
Ann
Hi Gareth, Wow that’s an amazing achievement You must be so proud of yourself and I’m sure your family are too . I understood the majority of what you said.
Stroke turns your life upside down and it’s a long tough road to recovery but you’ve definitely made an amazing start, so well done again .
Life after stroke is definitely different but it can still be a good life and with the help of our friends and families it’s Onwards and Upwards.
Keep on keeping on and the world is your oyster 
Best wishes and thank you for sharing.
Sue
Stroke Improvement Group
Amazing achievement @garethc970. I’ve just had a listen, you should be extremely proud of yourself!
Anna
What you saying about my mackem (wearside) accent? Just kidding! thanks for your kind words but yeah by about 8pm or so I sound like I’ve been on the pints, makes tale end of a late shift finishing at 8:30pm fun