#186 He Doesn't See the Problem, But You're Grieving Your Marriage
#186 The quiet pain of a spouse experiencing an intimate shift in their marriage after a post stroke aphasia.
We explore the nuanced emotional healing required for both partners to navigate this new reality.
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You feel disconnected after stroke, and he responds like everything is fine.
You miss how it used to feel to be chosen, noticed, and touched without asking.
He may truly believe the marriage is stable because you are both functioning.
This…
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