Comments for Amazing Mom Caregiving A Brain-Injured Son at http://belleruthnaparstek.com , comment 1 to 4 out of 4 comments http://belleruthnaparstek.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:11:43 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://belleruthnaparstek.com/inspiring-story/amazing-mom-caregiving-a-brain-injured-son.html#comment-34 Thank you for sharing your very personal story with us. It was quite emotional but extremenly helpful insight. I was given this article from a personal friend and I believe that we knew each other overseas (we were neighbors). My son suffers from extreme Epilepsy and we have lived in and out of the hospital for the past 3 years. Like you, my husband traveled quite often and was gone from the family for 8 months. It was quite trying. You wrote exactly how I felt and didn't know how to release. I too have learned how to deal with the situation much better. For me, I always keep things in perspective when it gets really rough. I know that it could be a lot worse and that I am lucky to have a beautiful child. I find strength from families that have gone through much worse and admire how strong they become as individuals. Thank you for your inspirational words and wisdom. It keeps me going. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers for strength and guidance. God Bless. - Kim Waters Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:46:10 +0100 http://belleruthnaparstek.com/inspiring-story/amazing-mom-caregiving-a-brain-injured-son.html#comment-32 Thank you for sharing a snapshot, and only a small one at that, of how difficult and taxing it is to be a full-time caregiver. It is impossible for anyone to totally understand the compleities of your situation unless they are you. Over the past few years, I have observed and talked with a single mom and her adult brain-injured son at the physical therapy center I go to once a week. Your writing has provided an additional perspective and insight about what she must be going through. Thank you again. Many blessings. - CS Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:44:07 +0100 http://belleruthnaparstek.com/inspiring-story/amazing-mom-caregiving-a-brain-injured-son.html#comment-29 I have just finished reading this with tears rolling down my face. I too have a brain trauma son that I care for. Everything that is written is so true. Finally I have read first hand that another mother felt the same way as I have felt for these past nine years. Thank you so much for sharing. And I will be purchasing the guided imagary on this. - Tina Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:19:07 +0100 http://belleruthnaparstek.com/inspiring-story/amazing-mom-caregiving-a-brain-injured-son.html#comment-26 How beautifully written. Such an inspiration for others going through the struggle of taking care of a loved one. I too lost a family member to severe head injury. My brother lived for 18 years, lost in time & space. The hope of recovery after coming out of the lengthy coma, the searching all over the country for just the right place for loving care and being there for him not only during severe set backs but also the "good" times took a toll on my parents, sister & I. I saw first hand how his care consumed my parents every thought and action. The support groups were a life saver for them, giving them new strength and vision each month. We too understand the guilt. The guilt not only from the "what if's" or "if onlys" to "why can't he be released from his suffering" were such a heavy burden at times. One of my gifts in all of this was seeing his face after his body gave way and his spirit soared at the time of his death. He had the look of peace ~ free from the expression of anguish from the head injury. I was able to see him as he was before his injury. It was a bittersweet moment. In our struggle to reduce such injury to others we encourage everyone we know to "not drink & drive" not even one glass! He was an innocent victim of a drunk driver while riding his bicycle. In my case, not being the main care giver but the loving sister always there through those long years I was able to continue exercising, practicing yoga, listening to Bellaruth's Tapes/CD's was a true life saver for me. What a wonderful service BR is doing for so many. Thank you for your words of inspiration and your web site ! All you wonderful & loving care givers out there take time each day for silence, it is golden! *~* Peace *~* - Diane Faul Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:39:23 +0100