I'm nearly 5 years post-stroke. Every stroke is different but the one thing we all have in common is that they all take time to heal, and we need to take time to get used to a new normal life. Concentrate on what you *can* do, not what you can't do. Stay positive and always look forward. Nothing will change behind you.

Go back to school. Look at distance learning at home if you can't physically go into classes. There are ways. A house and goals take money, so get your education and adapt to working from home so you can safe for the house. But make time to get out and see people. See friends and meet new people.

Life is what you decide to make of it! Stroke or no stroke.