[Thobeka Marumo]

Young ones are amazing. I concur with Joyce, at this stage of there lives it’s more a bonding and Love they seek.

You reading out might actually be good for the whole family, creating a culture of reading. He will learn a lot from you and the world around him as he grows, you’ll be surprised.

Take care mummy and enjoy every milestone.

[Thobeka Marumo]

I experienced my stroke at the age of 22. I found myself not even missing my partner, felt like I had far more important things to do than to deal with him. I had received my treatment from traditional healers and not medical medicine. So I am not sure if the herbs contributed or not but I just wanted to spend time alone. 

[Thobeka Marumo]

I am not sure about it being common. Stroke is traumatic, all your thoughts and energies shift to ones rehabilitation, recovery and adjustments. Some things take a back seat.

I also did not have a desire for intimacy while in recovery, it was only after my physical recovery that …oh well the rest is history

[Thobeka Marumo]

The caregivers are really not sure what to expect or how to trend, with an understand that the survivors world has changed and not left with NOW WHAT?.

I had my sister supporting me through this period. I remember being watched constantly, waiting for me to require something or  frequently asked if I need anything and that irritated me. Found it comforting being alone then around others, which in turn was a frustration for her as she didn’t know how to help me anymore.

Caregivers really have it hard, appreciation goes a long way to recharge their caring heart.

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