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#137 Aphasia, Caregiving & the Words We’re Afraid to Say

💭 "What happens when the words you need to say the most are the hardest to speak?"

Aphasia doesn’t just steal words—it changes relationships. Care partners and stroke survivors often hold back what they really want to say, fearing it won’t be understood, will hurt too much, or won’t change anything. But keeping quiet only deepens the disconnect.

In this episode, we’re breaking the silence. We’re saying the things that often go unsaid—the frustrations, fears, and unspoken truths between care partners and people with aphasia. Most importantly, we’ll talk about how to bridge the gap and start…

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