Sophie12 ,

Welcome to NeuroTalk. I am sorry to hear of your struggles.

It is not uncommon for personalities to change after a brain injury. If the stroke was to a part of the brain that effects emotion and such, there is usually not a recovery to be expected. Some can learn to develop a mechanical sort of emotional connection. It takes counseling and discipline and lots of patience.

Have you sought help with counseling for both of you ?