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When life-saving treatment changes core personality

I had brain surgery to remove a tumor and now I feel like a different person, but everyone expects me to be grateful I survived.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Medical interventions that preserve life while altering identity create complex emotional responses that challenge simple narratives of gratitude.

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“Where Are You with Brain and neurological health?”

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