#160 The Weirdest Aphasia Myths That Break Couples
He asked what’s for dinner. She saw his blank stare, thought he was angry, and pulled away. But it wasn’t anger at all.
We don’t talk about this enough—the way aphasia and stroke can twist how care partners interpret every look, every sigh, every silence. You end up carrying blame that was never yours. That’s why I teach the ACE Filter: Aphasia, Cognition, Emotion. It’s a way to stop, pause, and ask what’s really happening before you react.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
• Why misreading “Resting B-Face” is one of the most painful hidden traps for care partners
• How the ACE Filter…
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