That morning in September 2012, Winkler made it to the phone and called her sister, Tara Riggs.
Riggs thought it was low blood sugar at first, but then realized it was serious and called a family friend in southern California, who then called 911.
Doctors say strokes are unusual in young people, but they do happen. In Bri's case, doctors found a blood clot in her brain.
Winkler says she views the stroke as "such a positive thing in [her] life ... I do appreciate everything a lot."
Now, Winkler wants to spread the message that strokes can happen to people at any age, so she wants others to know the warning signs.
According to the Mayo Clinic, you should look out for:
- Trouble walking, talking or understanding speech
- Numbness in the face, arm or leg
- Facial drooping
- Difficulty seeing
- Headache
He was only 26 at the time. He also had another mini-stroke a year later. He has reportedly been doing fine since then.
As for Winkler, her stroke was caused by a tear in a key blood vessel. A blood clot formed in her brain stem.
Winkler believes there's a reason she's still here today, and part of that is spreading her story.
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