Brian and Natalie Vines: Communication Is the Key to Being a Good Caregiver
Being a good caregiver—a good spouse—is incumbent on good communication. Words you choose, gestures you make, small kindnesses, and gentle supports make all the difference. Good caregivers, especially those of people with TBI and/or PTSD, often play an integral role on their loved one's health and treatment team, which in turn helps all involved be more responsive to the person's needs.
Shortly after Brian and Natalie Vines met in the military in 1998, their unit deployed to Kuwait. Fueled by assignments on nearby bases, common interests, and shared military experiences, their friendship grew into a romantic relationship that eventually led them to the alter. Brian and Natalie loved their careers in the U.S. Army — Brian served for 28 years and Natalie for 21. After several sustaining several TBIs and living with PTSD, Natalie retired from the Army. And in 2012, Brian, who lives with PTSD as well, decided to retire to take care of his wife. Since then, both Brian and Natalie also found significant growth and healing through their participation in the WWP Independence Program. Brian volunteers as a peer mentor helping his fellow veterans on WWP Project Odyssey® events.
For more information about Brian and Natalie Vine: https://www.brainline.org/author/bria...
For information about treatments for TBI and PTSD, please visit The Treatment Hub: https://www.brainline.org/treatment/
Don’t forget to like and subscribe!
Website: https://www.BrainLine.org
Donate: https://tinyurl.com/BrainLineDonation
Facebook: / brainline
Twitter: / brainline
LinkedIn: / brainline.org
#Treatment #PTSD #TBI #WWP #WarriorCareNetwork #VeteranVoices #Caregiving