Friday, February 17, 2023

Strokes, depression, and Fetterman

My mother had a stroke.  After her stroke she went through a period of depression.  At the time I did not know that stroke victims often suffered from depression, and I was impatient with her.  I kept thinking, “Mother, you survived a stoke.  Why aren’t you happy?  Why aren’t you dancing with joy?”  I wish I had known then what I have learned since.


My advice about Fetterman is, “Have some patience with the man.”  The depression that follows strokes is treatable.  Let’s see what happens in the next few weeks before we panic and demand his resignation.  

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