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Protecting Family: The Unexpected Challenges of a TBI Wife with Amanda Ryan-Romo | Ep. 6
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In this compelling episode of Real Lives of TBI Wives, host Erika Brouillette sits down with Amanda Ryan Romo, who courageously shares her journey after her husband sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) from a work-related accident that triggered severe vertigo, a concussion, and complications from neck surgery.
Amanda speaks openly about the overwhelming toll caregiving took on her young family, the emotional and logistical burden of managing her husband's evolving condition, and the difficult turning point when Child Protective Services became involved, leading to his placement in an independent living facility. Despite balancing caregiving, parenting, and her own career and academic responsibilities, Amanda found strength in advocacy, community, and her commitment to reclaiming stability.
This episode offers a raw look at the hidden costs of caregiving, the complex realities of navigating healthcare and legal systems, and the resilience required when everything feels out of your control.
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