tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694544587099662654.post7742006593757286502..comments2022-12-30T00:06:31.929-08:00Comments on Caregiver Wellness Workshops: When Long Term Caregiving Ends III: The Endings PhaseJan Spilman, MEd, RCC Compassion Fatigue Specialisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10993602062514617161noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694544587099662654.post-10257958480760104172012-09-03T08:21:55.915-07:002012-09-03T08:21:55.915-07:00Thanks, Barbara. It is quite an adjustment to give...Thanks, Barbara. It is quite an adjustment to give up the importance and stature of the caregiver role - and to figure out what to do with the void it leaves. You and Ken were really fortunate to be able and willing to heal and recover together - and, now, to be able to affect so many other TBI survivors and their caregivers so positively. Cheers, JanJan Spilman, MEd, RCC Compassion Fatigue Specialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10993602062514617161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694544587099662654.post-55934986523120763212012-08-23T10:34:35.083-07:002012-08-23T10:34:35.083-07:00Jan, thank you for including a section on caregivi...Jan, thank you for including a section on caregiving that ends with the recovery of the care recipient. That was my situation about eight years ago as my husband recovered much better than expected from a serious traumatic brain injury. For many months, I devoted myself to his care--and was diagnosed with secondary traumatic stress in the process--but when it came time for me to pull back, it was difficult. Despite the stress, I felt like I was doing important work in caring for Ken. And I'll admit, playing the role of the "noble caregiver" was something I wasn't quite ready to relinquish, either. It occupied most of my life at that time, and I wondered what I would do when it ended. Fortunately, Ken and I were able to recover together, and today we're doing fine. <br /><br />I really appreciate your blog and all the good work you do to take care of caregivers and to help them care for themselves, too. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com