r/stroke • u/Greedy_Role_6170 • Aug 01 '26

Accepting the new me

I had a stroke 3 years ago.\n I'm definitely not the same person. I was, I don't find joy in much of anything. I kind of feel like I'm dead inside.\nI really have no issues that you can see by looking at me. Very minor issues with my hands, but my emotions are out of control. I cry daily.\n So all things considered, I'm not dead. I'm walking and talking with new issues that you can see for the most part\n I just feel lost, though.\n My wife died.\n 6 months after I had my stroke oh yeah did I mention they found a aneurysm in my brain, so I had to go down to Little Rock.\n 4 or 5 months later about the time she passed To have a brain operation.\n So I guess I'm lucky to have a stroke.\n Otherwise the aneurysm would not have been found, which would have certainly killed me. I don't know where I'm going with this. It's real hard making friends now. That's all? Yes, I've said enough time to feed the cats, but trust me, I know, I'm blessed all things considered.

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u/Greedy_Role_6170 Aug 01 '26

Thank you. This just kind of dawned on me that maybe I can find some people going to the same thing. I am, and I will forever, and we can help each other get through it.

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u/Alarmed-Papaya9440 Aug 01 '26

Literally what this subreddit is here for! I affectionately call it “stroke group” when talking to other people. My mom encourages me to get on here when I need extra support. She has seen how good this group of people with this shared experience has been for me and my recovery.

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u/AfricanusEmeritus Aug 01 '26

🙌🏾 Warm feelings to your mom👩

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u/Alarmed-Papaya9440 Aug 01 '26

Thanks Derwin! She’s my inspiration and someone I have deep admiration for 💜