It can be scary to come to therapy for the first time. Many people are unsure of what to expect and even how the process of therapy works. In this quick video, I’ll give you some basics of what to expect in therapy for the first time.
To the Wife of the Neurosurgeon at Primary Children’s Hospital
Today makes the five-year anniversary of this tragic experience in our family. Over the last five years, I have thought often about this woman and this letter I wrote at the time. I still feel deeply grateful.
To the Wife of the Neurosurgeon at Primary Children’s Hospital,
I have spent the last several days thinking of you almost constantly. I have wondered what you were doing Wednesday night when you got the call that your husband was coming home late again. I have wondered what you were planning for dinner and if you dished him up a plate to warm up when he got home. I have wondered if he missed one of the kids blocking three goals during soccer practice while all the other dads were there cheering for their players. I have wondered if your heart hurt when you tucked the kids into bed at night, and they asked you to send dad in when he got home to give them a kiss.
I have thought of the last several years of your life and wondered just how many plates you have prepared to be reheated and how many bedtimes you’ve done alone. How many times have you consciously smiled so your reply sounded supportive and understanding? How many times have you selfishly wished that people would just stop getting hurt – partially for themselves, but also so that you could have your husband home with the family more?Continue Reading
Moving for Residency or other Medical Training: Medical Marriage Q&A
Question: My family (including two small children) and I are relocating this summer for my husband’s residency to a city where I know no one. I am scared about leaving our support network of friends and family nearby. Can you offer advice on starting over in a new place?
Answer:
I would guess that almost every physician family has experienced this question. Moving for a new job can be difficult – as can moving for residency, moving for medical school, or just moving in general! There are many ways to approach a move and make the transition smoother. Below are some suggestions for how to keep your family connected during the change.
