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Megan shares her story from the night her husband nearly died from a sudden cardiac arrest, to finding out about his brain injury, and transitioning back to life at home after three months in a hospital. She captures what life is like with short term and long term memory loss as she openly shares about the struggles and questions they are left dealing with.
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Megan shares her honest feelings on the holidays post brain injury recovery. It's been said that holidays can bring out the loneliest, hardest and deepest of feelings and that may be true after all. But we are not without hope!www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast
There was a time when we weren't certain if Michael would ever have another birthday. Thirty-nine years seemed too unfinished. When November rolled around we were all ready to celebrate Michael big time. Well actually, every body but Megan. Megan shares how grief impacted her desire to celebrate in a normal way.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast
Megan shares about Mike's exit from therapy as well as a trick her counselor taught her of how to manage other people's griefs and emotions. Megan also shares what she learned from her time at an event with Rita Springer.Rita Springer's website/new album: https://www.ritaspringer.com/homewww.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast
Megan shares about the trouble she had sleeping and how her subconscious would overwhelm her thoughts at night. She reflects on her dislike of "endings" and how the Lord is transforming her approach to them.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast
"The dream that didn't happen is as much of a loss as losing the one that did." from page 5 of "As Long As You Need" by J.S. Park.In Episode 27, Megan gives us a glimpse into the work and dreams lost as a result of Michael's accident and brain injury.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast
Megan shares about the frustration she felt as time continued and limitations were everywhere. From brain injury deficits to tennis lessons to missing papers to parenting, nothing seemed to be easy. Megan also shares a vision or word of encouragement from a friend at her church.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast
Megan shares about Michael's experience with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and shares some personal stories of when things got really tough behind closed doors.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast
Megan highlights the summer trips they took last year and talks about the feelings and new challenges it brought up for her while living in close proximity to people in "normal" relationships.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: MeganDaubertPodcast
In this episode, Megan recalls the last email Michael sent to the whole family just hours before his accident and the impact it had on the family. Megan also begins to touch on the grief her kids were experiencing.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast
Megan shares about finding a new brain injury doctor in Richmond, VA. www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast
Megan shares some of the load she was carrying last summer when everyone was finally back home together. Even the small burdens felt big during this transition season. Megan takes a moment to try and explain why lament is a crucial part of the healing process but we so often get it wrong.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast
Megan shares examples of what living with memory loss is like for Michael and the family. She goes into a little deeper detail of the tension she felt at home with the grief and joy. Will the brain heal in a way that he remembers all the parts of life that made up who he was? Or will healing be like starting over again as a new person?www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast
In this episode, Megan shares stories on what life at home is like and illustrates the complexities of brain injury healing. She talks about how she is able to keep going, recognizing there is purpose in these trials.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast
In this episode, Megan shares her emotional journey as she recounts the first week home after Michael's rehabilitation. She reflects on the challenges of adjusting to their new reality, the joy of reconnecting with family, and the overwhelming nature of medical appointments.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast
Episode 17 - Megan reflects on the ending of their time at Shepherd Center in Atlanta. They flew back home to re-enter life in their new normal, which Megan acknowledges isn't anywhere near normal.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast
Episode 16 - Megan shares some of the ways they had to prepare for coming home from the Shepherd Center and reflects on the emotional struggle it was and still is. www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast
Episode 15 - Megan chats with Anthony Gregoria, a long time friend of theirs, who just so happens to be a Physical Therapist and got to see Michael's recovery at many different stages. Anthony is a perfect example of how when passion and purpose intersect God will use you in big and small ways to change lives.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast
Episode 14 - Megan passes on encouragement from Katherine Wolf's book "Treasures in the Dark" after a special moment with Katherine in her hometown of Atlanta. Check out this link to recommended readings on my Amazon Storefront. www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast
A week of visitors leads to an outside (life after rehab) perspective beginning to form in Megan's mind. Her daughter joins them in Atlanta and they both witness some hard changes in Michael. The fear of the future can seem too heavy at times.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast
In this Episode Megan is joined by her friend, Jenny Collins, who was able to visit them at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta. Jenny shares her insight from her time there and speaks about the role "soul connections" seem to play in a person's healing.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast
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