S2 E45: Brain Injury and Relationships Series: Being the Light with Tymiak and Rachel Hawkins

February.  The month of commercialized love aka Valentines Day.  While buying chocolates and teddy bears is a questionable way to show you love someone; it is a good reminder that we need to show support and be vocal about appreciating those who love us, especially those who have stood by us in our worst moments.  Brain injury is a unique circumstance in a relationship where roles change quickly.  Suddenly an independent partner has increased needs and the significant other becomes a caregiver.  This is a really hard time for the survivor and spouse.  This month, we talk with some amazing couples who have stuck together through the hard times.  A true in sickness and in health test.  For our first in the series, stroke survivor Tymiak and his beautiful wife Rachel Hawkins provide their perspectives on what was needed for their relationship to thrive post injury.  Join us as we listen to them converse about communication, mindfulness, honesty and the roles they play in keeping a solid relationship post brain injury.  Links to any resources mentioned: Becoming the Light: Navigating the Darkness after Stroke by Tymiak Hawkins.  Buy here.Reach out to:Tymiak on IG @twotheT2.0Tymiak on facebook @tymiakamirhawkinswww.tymiakhawkins.com: free guide for survivors and caregivers.  Buy the book hereEryn on IG @eryn_makingheadwaypodcastMHP on IG @makingheadwaypodcast Go to our website www.makingheadwaypodcast.com for full show notes and resourcesStroke Recovery with Motus Nova: https://motusnova.com/makingheadway/ The Headache Nutritionist: https://www.headachenutritionist.com/ Using our Amazon links to buy products gives us a small kickback.  Thank you for your support!Buy Tymiak’s book on Amazon using this link.Support us at: PatreonDonate section on our website.  10% of profits go to our favorite non-profit of the momentHELP US SPREAD THE WORD! We are a podcast for brain injury survivors by brain injury survivors. If you dug this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe!Ways to subscribe to the Making Headway Podcast:Click here to subscribe via Apple...