Maggie Whittum suffered a massive brain stem stroke at age 33, which was caused a Cavernous Angioma also known as an AVM (ArterioVenous Malformation) Maggie is creating an empowering & life-affirming film illuminating her experience with stroke, disability, chronic pain & resilience. She is a stroke SURVIVOR, not a stroke victim. Let’s find meaning & beauty in what is an otherwise ugly experience.

The Diving Bell and The Butterfly
Phamaly Theatre Company www.phamaly.org
The Great Now What – documentary on stroke, disability & resilience
The Great Now What – on Facebook
Highlights:
01:53 Cavernous Angioma
12:00 The paralysis was complete
19:43 I’ll be back soon
24:46 Hypertrophic Olivary Degeneration
33:22 The Crash Reel
55:56 Dealing with frustration
1:01:30 Living with your disability
12:00 The paralysis was complete
19:43 I’ll be back soon
24:46 Hypertrophic Olivary Degeneration
33:22 The Crash Reel
55:56 Dealing with frustration
1:01:30 Living with your disability



