I hear you. your singing to the choir . I have good days and bad days . When I have a good day I tend to push it too far. so after a good day. I have a few bad days. but I had a good day . that gives me hope that there will be better days . since you can't read now .maybe you can get books on tape or satellite radio . they play old radio shows.I know it is not much but it is some entertainment . whoever reads this to you should be able to help you set up something . and as for writing . I have not typed 1 word . I speak and it types so u can record your thoughts and have someone else type them.or you can get it voice command technology 4 your computer . if you were a writer you still are a writer. and I bet through all of this you do have a book in your head . good luck hope this helps some.