New York Girl Again - The After

What if the grief we carry isn’t just in our hearts—but folded in closets, stored on shelves, or tucked in kitchen cabinets? In this deeply personal and emotionally resonant episode, Thérèse opens the doors—literally and figuratively —to the everyday objects that hold extraordinary meaning after caregiving ends. From a winter coat and a teacup to a 20-year-old car with 310,000 miles, she shares ho...

What happens when caregiving ends… but your body is still carrying the weight of everything you’ve been through?  In this raw and revelatory episode, host Thérèse peels back the layers of what really happens to a caregiver’s body—not just during the journey, but in the aching, silent after. From sleepless nights and emotional eating to back pain so intense she could no longer lift her father on he...

What happens when the caregiving ends… but you are still haunted? In this soul-shifting episode of NYGA – The After , Thérèse opens up about the hidden trauma many former caregivers carry long after their loved ones are gone—what researchers are finally naming Caregiving PTSD . Through raw, personal stories—including the night her father with PSP induced dementia vanished into the dark while she s...

Are you trying to survive the aftermath of caregiving—but feel lost, broken, or invisible? Does the world expect you to “move on,” while you’re still grieving, still exhausted, and still not sure who you are anymore? Then this episode is for you. In Episode 2, Thérèse shares the raw truth so many former caregivers silently carry: 💔 The emotional crash after losing the person you cared for 📄 What...

Are you a former caregiver navigating the overwhelming "after" of intense loss? New York Girl Again is your guide to reclaiming yourself. Host Thérèse, a former long-term caregiver and Registered Nurse, intimately understands the complex grief and identity crisis that follows dedicating years to a loved one. This podcast creates a safe space to explore the unspoken truths of the "af...