Comments on: Guest post: Rich Parry-Jones, brain injury survivors husband & carer.

By: Gin Stanley

Gin Stanley — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:49:33 +0000

Dear Rich,
I enjoyed reading your story and wish you both all the best. I am just over a year in on my brain injury and I understand your partnership. My husband and I have been married just four years this fall. He is my support and cheerleader. Sometimes I feel so guilty that I am not the person he married and many of the things we enjoyed seem out of my reach right now. He helps with my self confidence and is very patient when I try to overcome challenges. We have gotten closer and appreciate what we have even more now.

By: Richard Parry-Jones

Richard Parry-Jones — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 21:43:46 +0000

In reply to Jo Wood. Hi Jo . I’m glad you like the post . We’ve both found it so reassuring and helpful hearing other people’s experiences and I just wanted to try and give a little back . It is hard at times, as you know but the good times far outweigh the bad . You both sound amazing and we both wish you all the very best . Take care Rich

By: Jo Wood

Jo Wood — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 19:41:08 +0000

Hello Rich,
I love your post about Pauline and the way you’ve worked through this first year together. I am sure her progress is because you’ve made her feel safe. You need to feel accepted, safe and reassured when your anxiety is high.
My husband Paul has been a great support to me, he continues to encourage me and tell me how far I’ve come in the last 2 years, your right about looking at the positives. Brain injury is hard, I too have felt very lonely, friends have disappeared and some family have been so disappointing.
The support you are giving Pauline is massive and is a great example to your daughter too.
I salute you Rich! I know us brain injury warriors can be up and down at times, it’s so frustrating and exhausting, a loving partner, who is willing to do the hard times as well as the good brings security and endless possibilities.
Best wishes to you and a Pauline for the future.
Jo
P.s I am going to go tell my wonderful hubby how great he is now too!