Part memoir, part field guide. Written by someone who spent twenty years as a caregiver and then, after an accident, months as a patient.
For over two decades, Melody Vachal balanced her career as a speech-language pathologist with the demands of caring for her son and her elderly father. Then, following a serious accident, she found herself on the receiving end of care.
Still, I Rise is her story of resilience and transformation — but it is not only a memoir. It is a practical resource, filled with advice, reflective journal prompts, and self-care tools for anyone navigating caregiving now, or anticipating a future in which care may be needed.
Drawing on her experience as both a long-time caregiver and a care recipient, Melody writes about the strength, compassion, and courage it takes to rebuild a life after profound change — and about finding, even in the darkest moments, the power to rise again.
“An incredible resource for caregivers, written by someone who truly understands the journey from real-life experience.”Vanessa Abraham, M.S., CCC-SLP
With seven in ten family caregivers holding down a job, chances are your team is carrying care at home. Organizations pair Melody’s keynote with a copy of Still, I Rise for every attendee — a takeaway that keeps working long after the applause.