Thank you for your kind words.
I see from the updates that a lot of progress has been made and lots of information and ideas exchanged which you are putting to good use.
I haven’t seen any surprises since I last read your post i.e. things that have happened are things I might have expected such as support dropping off once discharged. Which brings me to how best do deal with this since we do have to try as best as we can to look after ourselves. Once the NHS sees you are “coping” they will pretty much wash their hands and leave you to it and when that happens it becomes more and more difficult to get help when you need it.
I can suggest, and I don’t necessarily believe it is as easy as I am going to say it, but try not to “refuse” any help you are offered e.g. physio - whilst they say there is a waiting list, don’t just say in that case we’ll do it ourselves! Accept the offer and get yourself on that waiting list and periodically check to see were you are on that list Sometimes with these lists positions open up and if you are available, you may get that opening and even if you don’t you still can wait until you do get your turn.
On this forum, we often see that stroke recovery is a merathon and not a print and whilst we are all different and recover at different rates etc. it is also true that for the majority it is a marathon. One of the most important times when this is to be considered is when, as in the case of your son, you are looking to go back to work. Yes, it is important to go back to work, but please try not to rush into it. I note your son has set a target of August which is fine, but he should only actually go back if he is ready as I think it would not be a good idea if he was to go back and find he cannot cope as this could have a negative effect on his mindset. If that happens and and he is able to accept that there can be [minor] set backs that is great, but if these can be pre-empted that might be better.
That said, he and you must do what is right for you. It’s all very well me and indeed others saying things that you can/should cannot/shouldn’t do but until you do it for yourshelf, you never know.
I am so pleased to see how well your son has progressed and it’s wonderful he has been socialising. You and he should be very proud of your achievements. I wish you continued success are you continue your onwards journey post-stroke.
Take care, peace and love 