Bethany’s Story. Part 1: A Carer’s Journey. (Video)

Monday 18 December 2023

Bethany shares her personal experience as a carer for her husband, including how they looked for and celebrated the small moments of joy while accepting their new normal was very different to their previous life together. She also talks about the importance of getting mental health support when going through challenging experiences.

Content Warning: Death / Dying

This article talks about death, which may cause sadness or distress, or trigger traumatic memories.

Bethany shares her personal experience as a carer for her husband, including how they looked for and celebrated the small moments of joy while accepting their new normal was very different to their previous life together. She also talks about the importance of getting mental health support when going through challenging experiences.

Please be aware that Bethany’s husband has passed away, and this video is from her experience as a bereaved carer. If you would like to continue listening to Bethany’s Story, you can watch Part 2 of her Video here.

This video was produced by The Wall Partnership  for Brain Tumours Online.

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