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Courage, Compassion and Community

Welcome, you have found a safe place to share your hopes and fears about being a brain injury caregiver.

Forgiving
Melanie Vadzemnieks Melanie Vadzemnieks

Forgiving

Who suffers if we do not forgive?

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Fierce Advocacy
Melanie Vadzemnieks Melanie Vadzemnieks

Fierce Advocacy

My role, first and foremost, is to be my husband’s advocate. Your loved one needs you to stand in the gap for him or her.

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Ambiguous Loss
Melanie Vadzemnieks Melanie Vadzemnieks

Ambiguous Loss

I miss my husband, and I grieve for who he used to be and the life we used to live.

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I’m Sorry You’re Here
Melanie Vadzemnieks Melanie Vadzemnieks

I’m Sorry You’re Here

None of us would ever choose the brain injury journey, but we can certainly help each other along the way.

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A Clean Sink
Melanie Vadzemnieks Melanie Vadzemnieks

A Clean Sink

I needed to focus on one thing I could control, and I chose the kitchen sink.

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