Are you caring for a loved one who has experienced a brain injury? If so, I am so glad that you are here!
Finding your way to this page says so much about you:
- You are a wonderful person who is walking with your loved one as they navigate their brain injury journey
- You are strong. Caregivers, by definition are strong people. Your side of the brain injury journey is almost as hard as the person who was injured
- You have a big heart. Whether you are a parent, partner, sibling, or spouse to someone who has experienced a brain injury, only love can motivate you to continue supporting and helping them through the recovery process
- You are curious and looking for answers to aid in the recovery and adapt to life after the injury
- Perhaps most importantly, you want to be the best you can be for your loved one. It’s hard feeling at your best when you’re burned out and feeling guilty about it.
Caregiving Articles about Traumatic Brain Injury
I have learned a lot about the recovery journey since my injury in 2012. The articles on this site are to make things easier and smooth the path for you. To give you an insight into what it’s like being on the survivor side of an injury. There are sometimes tips for you to try to lighten the load for you and your loved one. Many loved ones and caregivers have found my point of view helpful to the journey they are traveling. Some popular posts include:
10 Things My Doctor Didn’t Tell Me About Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery
Traumatic Brain Injury on Social Media
On my Twitter and Facebook feeds you can find regular brain injury posts with perspectives from other survivors, research, and other ideas to integrate into your recovery journey.
The Facebook group is private, so if you want to celebrate a victory that only other survivors can appreciate, you can share it there, and we will celebrate with you. If you are having a rough day and want to vent, you can do so there.
Personalized Help
If this information was useful, and you would like some more personalized help, I offer one-on-one recovery coaching for caregivers of individuals with brain injury. Among the areas the caregivers ask for coaching with is:
- Taking care of yourself while taking cre of your loved one
- Building a support network
- Adapt to the relationship changes with your loved one
- Advocating for your loved one with doctors and other professionals
Everyone’s needs are different, so there are several packages to help you. Click below to learn more.
I truly wish you and your loved one the best in this journey towards recovery.
