Comments on: The Trauma of Brain Injury for Marriage

By: mlyn@lapublishing.com

mlyn@lapublishing.com — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:30:19 +0000

Dear Deborah,
You sound so exhausted that it is important for you to take care of yourself first. One of the most frustrating aspects of being a caregiver is when the survivor doesn’t recognize or acknowledge his limitations or disabilities. This may be due to damage to the areas of the brain that control insight and self-awareness. While it may look like denial or stubborness, it can be caused by neurological changes. You do not say where you live but if you are in a state with an active Brain Injury Association, most have support groups for family members where you will certainly find support and understanding from others in similar situations. I also suggest you consider talking with a counselor or clergy – preferable one with experience in brain injury – to support you and also give you a place where you can talk about the stresses and emotions that are affecting you. Remember, you can’t care for your husband if you don’t care for yourself first.
Best wishes,
Marilyn Lash

By: Deborah Wallace

Deborah Wallace — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:19:11 +0000

I took a chance and searched ” wives of head injury husbands” and to my delight found you. Hi, I’m Deborah and my husband had suffered global brain damage in 2001. I don’t know him any more. He’s so different. for the last 10 years I’ve been trying so hard,but the problem is… he doesn’t think he has brain damage! Mark (my husband) has refused disability yet can’t hold down any job longer than a month. I’m so tired. I’m doing it all. I need help, someone who knows what I’m dealing with. Would you please help me.I know I sound needed, I am, I’ve reached that point. I would appreciate any advice or wisdom you have to offer. Thank you so much for reading this.

By: Keshia Padavich

Keshia Padavich — Tue, 11 May 2010 06:59:01 +0000

Wow, great blog article. Awesome.