If I understood your post correctly, your dad's personality changed directly after his stroke? If that's the case, it's quite possible that your dad can't really help his "grumpiness". Something may have happened during the stroke, or as sweetr72 suggested, he may be suffering from depression. In the short term, I would try to not take your dad's behavior personally. Toby needs to see you as well as your folks need to see you. In the long run, you may want to talk to your mom to see if your dad's doctor should be alerted to his deteriorating mood. There may actually be something that they could do to help. Good luck!! |