My partner Sam got pushed in front of a car in June 2015.
At his best, he could write his name, make decisions by pointing to what he wanted, or nodding and shaking his head to questions, and smiled and laughed at funny things, and smiled when I entered the room. He knew who everyone was and pointed to me when I asked him who he loved/wanted to marry etc. He would give me squeezy hugs and kisses, and get upset when I left. Once he even tried to get out of bed to stop me leaving. Obviously it was heart breaking and hard, but we learned to live our new life together, and of course I still love him with all my heart. To me he is the same Sam as he was before his injury.
He has been in hospital for over a month due to pneumonia, sepsis, and an infection in his blood. the Drs say there is a slim chance of him getting over this. He has become vegetative and unresponsive. They are talking about looking into end of life care. My heart is breaking again.