Key Takeaways
Cynthia received little guidance or support from the medical community on being a caregiver
Having a core group of supportive friends and family was crucial
Writing and joining a brain injury support group helped provide an outlet
It's important for caregivers to take breaks, treat themselves, and not feel guilty about having their own life
Caregiving is incredibly hard work, but for Cynthia it was the ultimate expression of love
Cynthia Lim is the author of Wherever You Are: A Memoir of Love, Marriage, and Brain Injury, about her journey as a caregiver for her disabled husband. It’s the story of re-envisioning life with disability and discovering the real truth of love and marriage. The book is available from Amazon.com or can be ordered from your local bookstore.
Cynthia holds a doctorate in social welfare and is retired from the Los Angeles Unified School District. She is a writer, traveler, quilter and hiker. She is currently working on a second memoir about her family’s immigration history from China. Find out more about Cynthia at http://cynthialimwriting.com/
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