A Very Special Episode: The Raw Truth Behind Caregiving for My Son Bray Bray…
This one cracked me open…
When my friend Zev asked me to go on his podcast, I had no idea I would get so emotional.
Here’s my interview with Zev that shares the raw truth behind caring for my son Bray Bray. From the first minute, I suggest you have your tissues ready…
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Aftermath: What Would He Say?
This was the interview that inspired my poem, What Would He Say?
What Would He Say? A Caregiver’s Poem…
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What Would He Say? Someone asked me gently, like he didn’t know he was striking a match in a kerosene room. “If he could talk to you, what would he say first?” And just like that, the floor gave out beneath the repairs I pretend are permanent. Twenty minutes of tears I didn’t schedule. The kind that come from somewhere older than language. I’ve he…
That’s all from me — Chris B.
Thank you for watching and listening to this one. It definitely is one of my most emotional interviews to date. Appreciate your support and empathy always!
Thank you for sharing your journey and for bein fb so vulnerable, publicly. I don’t think many people who haven’t experienced caring for people with high support needs understand the complexities of it. It’s great you’re doing this work, putting your stories out there, increasing awareness. Big love to you and your family!