Quick Tip
Start an ICU Journal
Document daily events, visitors, and progress for your loved one to read later during recovery. Include photos, cards from friends, or drawings from grandchildren to make it more personal and healing.
At first, I was researching constantly. The surgeon had to tell me, ‘Be his wife, not his provider.’ If you’re the type to dive into research, do it—but give yourself boundaries. Set a timer. Stop scrolling if it spirals into stress.