Ashley Loeb Blassingame
Ashley Loeb Blassingame
233. A Mother's Resilience: Overcoming Grief and Barriers After Her Son's TBI and, Later, Death
233. A Mother's Resilience: Overcoming Grief and Barriers After Her Son's TBI and, Later, Death
233. A Mother's Resilience: Overcoming Grief and Barriers After Her Son's TBI and, Later, Death
Thursday 22nd August 2024
Brenda Daly shares her journey through grief, resilience, and love after her son’s TBI and death. An emotional episode on The Courage to Change podcast.
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Episode Overview
- Understanding the complexities of living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- The link between chronic pain and addiction
- The impact of stigma on grieving families
- The importance of grief therapy and support systems
- Finding resilience and purpose after profound loss
From the bottom of my heart, I still run up against people that stigmatise the loss of him and how he died
In this deeply moving episode of The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast, Brenda Daly shares her powerful journey through grief, resilience, and love after her son Kevin's traumatic brain injury (TBI) and subsequent death. Brenda, a seasoned clinician with nearly 40 years of experience, opens up about the harrowing 11 years following Kevin’s TBI and the complexities of living with chronic pain and addiction.
Her story is a testament to the challenges faced by those with TBIs and the often misunderstood link between traumatic injuries and addiction. Brenda's reflections on her transformation after Kevin’s death, including her work in grief therapy, provide a heartfelt exploration of coping with profound loss. This episode sheds light on the importance of understanding TBI and addiction, offering hope and empathy to those facing similar struggles.
Brenda’s candidness about her experiences and the stigma surrounding her son's death makes this episode a must-listen for anyone touched by grief or addiction.