Gothicrosie

Mine was in my left vertebral artery next to my brainstem. Coiled not just in the aneurysm but all around it since it was apparently ginormous! sigh...but holding.

Stephanie, You are right, you are different. You have brain damage and that brain damage has affected you. There is no way to tell if you will regain the person you were before the event. I am sorry to hear your family is not understanding of the nature of your injury. Have you talked with your neurologist or general doctor about how you are feeling? Please do not belittle yourself. You are a miracle and you are alive. How do you tell them?...just tell them. I have always been one to speak candidly and feel that it is important to clear any misconceptions from the start. I hope things get better for you.