In this heartfelt episode of Real Lives of TBI Wives, Kim Krajny opens up about the traumatic experience of her husband James’ severe brain injury and spinal cord damage following a devastating accident on December 10, 2020. Kim recounts the gut-wrenching day of the accident, the overwhelming chaos that followed, and the emotional toll it took on her as she navigated the complex healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kim speaks candidly about the intense surgeries James underwent, the physical and emotional challenges they faced together, and the unwavering fight to ensure he received the best care possible. She also shares the powerful role that community, faith, and self-care played in helping them adjust to their “new normal.” Throughout their journey, Kim explores the struggles with guilt, the difficulties of maintaining their household, and how they found moments of joy in the midst of adversity.

Kim’s story is a powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and love that caregivers embody every day. If you’ve ever faced similar challenges, Kim’s words will inspire and uplift you, proving that even in the darkest times, there is hope, courage, and light.

In this powerful episode, Jill West shares her family's journey through the life-altering challenges following her husband's brain tumor diagnosis and subsequent brain injury. Jill takes us back to their college days when they met, started a family, and envisioned a bright future, only to have their lives forever changed by medical setbacks.

Jill opens up about the initial diagnosis, the transformative surgery at Duke University Hospital, and the long road to recovery that followed. She discusses the emotional and physical toll on their family, the struggles of caregiving, and the medical complications they faced along the way.

Through it all, Jill emphasizes the critical importance of a strong support system, including both family and professional help. She speaks candidly about how she’s learned to adapt to her new role as a caregiver while striving to keep a sense of normalcy for her loved ones. This episode offers invaluable insights, strength, and hope for families navigating similar challenges, shedding light on resilience and the power of perseverance through hardship.

In this deeply moving episode of Real Lives of TBI Wives, host Erika Brouillette sits down with Karen Stone Fortune, whose husband suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after a cycling accident in 2019. Karen shares the heartbreaking early moments of the injury, the long road to an accurate diagnosis, and the complications that led to emergency brain surgery—all amid the isolating challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Karen opens up about the emotional toll of caregiving, the strain on her family, and how she slowly began to rebuild through therapy, self-care, and boundary setting. She speaks powerfully about transforming pain into purpose, choosing gratitude alongside grief, and the importance of connecting with others who truly understand the invisible weight of this journey.

This episode is filled with practical insight, raw emotion, and deep encouragement for any woman navigating life after a partner’s brain injury.