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"Fisher House is a new Friend Helping You Through Difficult Times instead of a drain on your resources and your hope" -Doug, Former Fisher House Guest
Feeling of CommunityPatricia referenced the feeling of community “I was so looking forward to coming back to the island of relief when my husband was so ill. I could not ask for a more loving and restful environment. Coming in from a very long day, I sat back in the family room where another lady sat. I was feeling so down as my husband was getting worse. She shared her story, and I shared mine, we both left feeling better. It’s like nothing you can experience in any inn or hotel; it’s like coming home!”
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The Kitchen The kitchen is most the best gathering space of all. Victoria described the Fisher House as “a home where people talk to each other over making meals. They share stories and helpful insights based on their own experiences. The Common Rooms are incredible places to heal in community.”
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Because of the Fisher HouseLisa took the time to describe her four year Fisher House experience in a most heartfelt way: “This place is awesome. I don’t know if we will be back as my husband is now in hospice, so if we don’t return, know that I have only gotten through all of this because of the Fisher House staff and people in it! God Bless.”
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"I would describe Fisher House as Heaven's Doorstep"
At Fisher House, the science of stress management is put into action daily in simple and compelling ways. Audrey said that “witnessing the happy bees in the lavender was the first step of my distressing.” When asked which experiences stood out, she recalled, “sitting in the garden knowing my husband was being cared for. Starting to let down walls of the ‘caregiver mode’ emotional isolation. Getting hugs from others who recognize the caregiver burnout signs and the support and even prayers I got from others. Love, support, and encouragement to keep up the journey of supporting my Veteran spouse. A peaceful place to renew my emotional health and calm my worries while not having my brain so focused on my husband’s care. And not having to worry about the added expense. I would describe Fisher House as Heaven’s Doorstep.”
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