Mike, you highlight there some of the things that make a stroke so tough. I know others who've had similar struggles to get back as close as they can to their 'old self'. It's hard, both physically and mentally ... it's as frustrating as Hell.

I have a little idea of the challenges after a serious concussion that left me unable to speak properly and a few other challenges, but I personally had no physical challenges as such(*). Learning to talk properly again took a few years and, in truth, I'm still not quite back to where I was and it's now 28 years since the damage.

You have my utmost respect, notwithstanding the occasional friction between us.

Edit: (*) Not quite true ... for some years even the slightest bump on the head would have me squealing like the proverbial stuck pig. Incredibly sesnsitive; incredibly painful.

Last edited by Gordon Scott; 11/28/24 05:19 AM.
Jazz relative beginner, starting at a much older age than was helpful.
AVL:MXE Linux; Windows 11
BIAB2025 Audiophile, a bunch of other software.
Kawai MP6, Ui24R, Focusrite Saffire Pro40 and Scarletts
.