Wow, you write so well I think. The best writer I have seen on this blockchain so far. I did know you had a stroke, but figured you used some type of assitive device or just recovered really well. I had two of them in three months and what they believe where several small ones in between the two. Between those, my PTSD and some past concussions, the docs think my brain may have just said enough is enough and did a rewire for a while. It may fi itself, it may not.
That said, I think you are amazing and are such a great example for people like me looking to find a path forward to do well on here. Thank you for engaging with me and not lossing faith just because I made some mistakes in the past.
You will not be disappointed.
Also, I am sorry for the loss of your friend @wolfhart they sound like a real warrior and good human. I am sure they have found peace and if there is a heaven or a Valhalla for us former warriors, they are there.
I had some recovery for about six months, but nothing noticeable after. It changed me a lot and has impacted heavily on my personality and temperament, and I understand why the suicide rate for stroke patients is so high.
Each case is different though, due to the complexity of the brain, so it isn't possible to really "compare", but there are different severities and what part of the brain is affected will have larger or lesser impacts.
Sorry to hear about your strokes too - they suck and are scary on so many levels.
He was a good dude -always positive, despite his challenges.