In this deeply moving episode, Kristina Driscoll shares the powerful story of her late husband Bill’s battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s — and the emotional and spiritual journey that came with being his caregiver for more than a decade. What began as a storybook romance quickly turned into a full-time fight for normalcy, stability, and hope. From the moment of his diagnosis, Kristina was thrust into the roles of caregiver, mother, nurse, decision-maker, and emotional anchor for her family.

Kristina opens up about the mental toll of those early years — from the denial that clouded the truth, to the anxiety that led her to drive herself to the ER, and the choice to finally seek support and therapy. She talks honestly about the moment she knew her husband could no longer live at home, the pain of watching her son say goodbye to his father, and the complex feelings that came with balancing love and grief simultaneously. Through it all, she kept showing up — for her son, for her husband, and eventually, for herself.

This episode goes beyond the grief of death — it’s about the grief of slow loss, spiritual growth, and rediscovering purpose in the aftermath. Kristina’s story is a roadmap for anyone facing long-term caregiving, ambiguous grief, or the quiet heartbreak of watching someone you love fade away. If you’ve ever wondered how to rebuild a life that was torn apart by illness or tragedy, this conversation is a must-listen.

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