V,

SOME PEOPLE ARE BORN STUPID. OTHERS ARE EDUCATED THAT WAY.

MARTY

You know this makes me mad! Probably as much as it did you. Why can't people understand? I've got the same thing from my sister who I am now living with until I get my own place- and I've a time limit. You don't want to wish anything on people, but can't they even try to put themselves in our place?

People who haven't been there have absolutely no clue (the sad part is they don't try) Whether it's slower speech, perhaps a slight "lisp". trouble getting up or whatever.......That's what is so great about being here. We ALL know.

I know it will be difficult "not speaking" but as long as you can speak at home without the looks etc. It will be strange and a little hard, but you'll manage. Shouldn't have to but.......

As I said, we don't wish things on people but what if it happened to them? Then they'd realize, I betcha ya.

my 2 sisters are the best in the world bless them, they try to understand but really have no idea , how can they ? we were out last night, the pub had air conditioning on full blast, it really was not needed as it was far from warm outside. eventually the younger one snapped are u cold ? i said yes i'm frigging freezing, then she asked if i wanted to go home, i was tempted to say YES! but i let it drop. medication is another thorney topic, sleeping pills.....u should be trying to do without them now, i need my sleep or i'm like a zombie next day they arent very strong, my doc prescribed 2 mg diazapam tables for my muscle spasms, on top of all u are already taking was sibling medics comment, i'm not deciding to take these things off my own bat, they are prescribed by my doctor after all and if they help at all i'll take them, it just bugs me at times and i feel guilty having bitchy thoughts when they are so good to me. patience i guess . least said soonest mended.

Vicky, I have had the same response, if I didn't know you before I wouldn't know you had a stroke......exactly what does that mean...

I think people are trying to be "encouraging" in their own idiotic way..

Thanks a bunch.

You just talk as much as you want...dont let remarks let that get to you , easier said than done.....but your friends understand and love you just the way you are....

Bonnie