X2 Snake, My Mom had her stroke at about the same time as you, and yes it did change her in many ways, ...she can no longer drive the Neon i bought her for her 60th, she was a vorocious reader (at 2500 words a minute), animal whisperer, gardener extrordinar,...
Interestingly she has her moody and needy and frustrating moments to be sure, but now she looks at every day as a gift, calls me and my siblings every day....seems talking to people helps alot,....
Soooooo you can continue visiting here to chat and we'll still be here for ya,...how's that,....