Jay and Katherine Wolf were 26 years old, newly married, and brand new parents when Katherine survived a brain stem stroke that upended their lives. That was fifteen years ago. Today, they continue to live with the enduringness of recovery, caregiving, and care-receiving, all while trying to maintain hope. Theirs is a story of commitment and love in the face of tremendous odds.

In this episode, Kate, Jay, and Katherine discuss:

Why, in the face of impossible circumstances, sometimes the best we can do is to learn to love what must be done
How to talk to your kids about the difficulties they might face
The different experiences of being a caregiver and care-receiver over the long haul
The story of hope and love that Jay and Katherine live into
Why you are worth caring for—no matter how broken your body or mind or heart is

I felt so grateful to speak with them fifteen years after the original crisis. This tender conversation offers a wide view of their story of hard-won hope.

P.S. If you are someone for whom people didn’t stick around after your crisis, we see you. We love you. I hope you will hear Katherine’s words: “You are worth it.”

CW: stroke survivor

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