#184 If You Could, Would You Marry Me Again?

Marriage after aphasia often brings grief that no one talks about. In this episode, we explore how identity shift changes roles inside a marriage after stroke. Allie Reed and Dr. Jackie Hinckley share research that asked couples, “Would you marry me again?” Their findings reveal how little support couples receive for navigating relationship changes after aphasia. If you are an aphasia care partner holding everything together, it can feel impossible to grieve what has shifted in your marriage. When you understand aphasia, cognition, and the emotional impact of stroke, the daily chaos begins to steady. That steadiness creates space to reconnect and begin rebuilding your life after aphasia. If you are not sure what you are carrying or where to begin, start with the Care Partner Compass. https://aphasiacarepartnercompass.com You do not have to hold your marriage and your grief alone.