Caregiver grief after aphasia often shows up as anger, guilt, and shame—especially when your partner survived and everyone expects gratitude.

In this episode of Life Beyond Aphasia, Genevieve Richardson speaks with grief coach Megan Young about the hidden grief many care partners carry after stroke and aphasia. Together, they explore why grief lingers long after rehab ends, how dismissive comments from others can deepen isolation, and why so many care partners feel overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted without knowing why.

This conversation is for spouses and partners who are quietly grieving the life they planned, questioning their reactions, or wondering if something is wrong with them for still struggling. Naming grief is not giving up. For many care partners, it’s the beginning of rebuilding.

Resources mentioned:

• Book a connection call → https://tinyurl.com/RebuildLIFEBeyondAphasia

Everyone says you’re doing great after aphasia — but inside, you don’t feel like yourself.

In this episode of Life Beyond Aphasia, Genevieve Richardson speaks directly to people living with aphasia who have made progress in recovery yet still feel unsettled, disconnected, or unsure how to explain what’s missing. This conversation explores survivor grief and identity loss after aphasia — especially when words are hard to find and others focus only on improvement.

This episode is for survivors who:

• feel pressure to be grateful instead of honest
• sense that something has changed but can’t explain it
• feel misunderstood when people say they’re “doing great”
• wonder why progress hasn’t brought relief

Aphasia doesn’t just affect communication. It can change how you see yourself, your relationships, and your place in the world. When that grief goes unnamed, survivors often feel isolated or stuck — even when recovery looks successful from the outside.

Naming these experiences isn’t complaining or giving up. For many survivors, it’s the first step toward rebuilding a life that feels meaningful again.

🎥 Watch next week’s episode — Episode 181: Caregiver Grief After Aphasia: Guilt, Shame, and Anger → [YOUTUBE LINK TO EP 181]

📖 Companion blog: I Don’t Feel Like Myself After Aphasia — Even Though Everyone Says I’m Doing Great → [BLOG 180 LINK]

📖 Caregiver perspective: Caregiver Grief After Aphasia: Guilt, Shame, and Anger When Your Partner Is Still Alive → [BLOG 181 LINK]

Rehab may end, but recovery doesn’t.

If you’re ready to move beyond aphasia and rebuild communication, connection, and life — for yourself and the people you love — you’re invited to work with us.

👉 Ready to move beyond aphasia? Work with us: https://tinyurl.com/LIFEBeyondAphasia

You’ve planned your trip—now it’s time to keep your energy steady. When the communication gas tank runs dry, clarity and confidence fade. Real success happens during the trip—not just before it.

Join host Genevieve as she shares 3 real-time strategies to manage fatigue, noise, and fast-paced moments while traveling. Learn how small, repeatable actions like scheduled stops and deep environmental control save precious energy and allow you to enjoy the journey, not just survive it.

Key Takeaways (3 Real-Time Strategies)

• Protect the Gas Tank with Scheduled Stops: On a road trip, pull over every ninety minutes to stretch and reset. Consider a car service to eliminate car hassles and save mental fuel.
• Co-Plan the Journey with Your Person: Include your loved one in writing down the itinerary (dates, stops, times of gathering) to boost their connection and reduce mental energy spent on uncertainty.
• Deeply Control the Arrival Environment: Do not trust "accessible" descriptions; ask hotel staff for a video or Facetime of the room to check subtleties like bed placement and grab bars, eliminating physical frustration.

Call to Action If you want to make your gatherings more inclusive—and these strategies work all year—you can get my book Aphasia Inclusive Celebrations at: https://lifeaphasiaacademy.co/aphasia-inclusive-celebrations

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