First Year Post Stroke

Ron
Ronon Thursday, June 16 2016
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Who can believe its one year to the day that Ron my partner had his stroke.Jo here his partner/carer/driver etc.Its been a crazy ride for us both as our whole world changed in an instant ! The realization that life as we knew it would be different was a huge adjustment for us both.Ron is not working nor driving and has limited support from friends who havent managed to be there !!! He is not the same man as before but he is the love of my life and he is still my Ronnie.We live outside a small rural town with no public transport hence the driver tag ! Alongside the battles of acceptance for me was one unexpected one for me and that was with Centrelink...Ron currently on Newstart allowance with a dispensation not to look for work.Just another hurdle to jump ! I want to thank all that contribute to this site as it has helped us both as we know we are not alone and thanks to enable me for the opportunity to hear our voices.

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Nina Wilde avatar
Nina Wilde

Thank you for posting and sharing about your Ronnie.

A new journey you are both on. Do you have support in your nearest town ?

 

Ron avatar
Ron

Thank you Sue.No supports in our small town however we have each other.Our dr moved sixty k's away so its a juggling act to see him as I work .I am unable to apply for a carers pension as Ron is not on a disability pension.All my family live in New Zealand and while they have been supportive via ph its not the same as having them near.Sadly we had a dog before Ron had his stroke but we had to put him down as his attitude towards Ron changed and he attacked him.We have since rescued a gentle giant Panda who is a labrador and loves us and has given us endless joy,infact I believe he has rescued us!!!! Take care all out there.Rainbows always.Jo

Nina Wilde avatar
Nina Wilde

Your living situation sound rather isolating for you both. But as you say , you have each other. I know my husband and I so relied on each other for understanding as we were the ones living our journey. Hard work yet very wholesome at the same time.

The technicalities of allowances can be so frustrating ! I remember our paperwork was lost by social security at least three times. I felt like I was just too complicated and wasn't supposed to have survived what I had . Keep supporting each other and if you can , laugh together. Where would I be without my ability to laugh at myself !

I am so happy for you both  that you have found this site :)

 

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