Tracy, I think one reason you talk about your stroke, is because you are thinking out loud. Trying to make sense of it. Making sure you aren’t going it alone.
I liken it to people talking about other things, like falling pregnant, a wedding, a breakup...we all vent and think out loud.
Stroke talk is no different, unfortunately that’s not how it’s perceived. Even by us. We are definitely too hard on ourselves.
When people ask me how I am, I will tell them, but then immediately ask them how they are etc.
No words for your stepmother. I’m glad you have made the decision to ignore her antics. They are doing you no good whatsoever.
Thinking of you. xxx