Dr. Beth Leilani Mercado talks about adjusting to a new life in America and her long road to recovery after suffering a stroke. Her life reads like a best selling novel. She was born into poverty, began a thriving career, endured an emotionally destructive marriage, embarked on a spiritual journey, and suffered a stroke that left her paralyzed when she was only 42. Her recovery back to health was long and arduous but, she triumphantly earned a doctorate degree in psychology and followed it up by writing 2 books. Her life story of trauma and transformation can provide some much needed hope and inspiration as we embark on a brand new year.