I suffered an ischaemic stroke 5years ago. I have a weak leg and no practical use of my left arm. I still receive physio, i go to the gym, drive and socialise. I live in a very supportive community, have friends and a wonderful family. I fully understand and appreciate how fortunate I am. However, a few days after having been admitted to hospital, my wife didn’t visit but a son came to tell me she had been diagnosed as having a brain tumour and was about to have an operation to remove it. Long story short, I’ve survived but she didn’t. Currently within a few days of the anniversary of her death and i still miss her terribly
More particularly , companionship and chat with an intelligent, well -read woman.
I live just south of Edinburgh and would really welcome some correspondence.
Sorry to hear of you circumstances @Colint , this forum is full of lovely people who will give you
Support. The capacity to fill the companionship of a partner is rare but the next best thing is empathetic friends.
@Colint that must have been very tough for you and I am sure you continue to feel the loss of your wife.
It will be difficult to fill the gap left by your wife but this forum is a great place to reach out if you need to. The Stroke Association also have some online activities that you could join if that’s the sort of thing that you like. You can find out more
Hello Colin @Colint,I had an haemorrhagic stroke and can’t walk talk or eat.i know Edinburgh well.i went to university there and lived there for 5years.i too have wonderful family -three adult daughters.I completely understand your desire to have companionship,I can’t offer chat,as I can’t speak thanks to the tracheostomy that was fitted when I had the stroke to aid my breathing.but I’d happily ‘chat’ to you in the written word on here.
Mich (Michelle mathews Mann.
@Colint my heart goes out to you. You will miss her forever as it seems you had solid relationship.I wish you luck for the future. I am from Glasgow but work just outside London.
Hello @Colint - With this forum, it does not matter where you live. We can correspond any time with any one
As the anniversary of your wife’s passing approaches, perhaps you can think of the happy times you had together. You might want to think about getting a family and friends get together and remind yourselves how lucky you all were to have had her in your lives.
I also had a mild(according to stroke consultant) almost 16 months ago. I am doing physio exercises several.times a day in the hope my affected (right )leg will let me walk normally ! I am very sorry to hear about your wife. I am sure your family will help you in all sorts of ways especially so near the anniversary of her passing.
