Faith. Intimacy. Paralysis. The Healing Power of Writing.

About this episode

Michelle Ruetschle shares her journey of love, resilience, and caregiving after her husband's life-altering motorcycle accident.

In this heartfelt conversation, Author and Spiritual Director Michelle Ruetschle shares her journey of love, resilience, and caregiving after her husband Steve's life-altering motorcycle accident that left him a quadriplegic. From her childhood as a global nomad to the challenges of losing every material marker in her life, Michelle discusses the importance of faith, community support, and the emotional toll of caregiving. She reflects on the dark moments of her journey, the healing power of ...

People in this episode

Host: Tracey Neale

Guest: Michelle Ruetschle

Topics covered

• caregiving
• resilience
• faith
• community support
• emotional toll
• healing power of writing

Keywords

• caregiving
• quadriplegic
• faith
• community
• emotional toll
• writing
• resilience

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