Before You Answer:
What to Do When You See Who's Calling
The Care Partner's Guide to Setting Boundaries Without Guilt + Scripts To Help You Navigate
Immediate access. Video + PDF + Scripts.
You See Who's Calling And Your Stomach Drops
Your mother-in-law. The doctor's office. Your sister who always needs something. You want to protect your time. But when the phone rings, you freeze.
Then you answer. Then you say yes when you mean no. Then you feel guilty, resentful, or completely drained.
Here's what makes it so hard...
You Weren't Trained For This
You're already managing your partner's care, coordinating with doctors, handling family expectations, and making nonstop decisions.
When someone calls, drops by, or asks for a time that doesn't work, you don't have the words ready. So you react instead of respond.
Nobody taught you how to say no without guilt. And you're tired of feeling like everyone else's time matters except yours.
Nobody gave you scripts for when family says "let me know what you need", but you're too exhausted to think.
Nobody showed you how to hold a boundary when the therapist wants appointments at 9AM and your partner doesn't function until 11AM.
You're doing hard, important work. You shouldn't have to figure out boundaries alone.
I'm Genevieve
I've been a speech-language pathologist specializing in aphasia for 31 years. I run LIFE Speech Pathology® and The Care Partner Collective™. I've worked with hundreds of care partners who felt exactly like you do right now.
Here's what I know: You don't need a personality transplant. You need words you've already practiced. Scripts that feel natural in your mouth so that when someone asks something of you, you're not caught off-guard.
That's what this training gives you.
It's Often The Smallest Boundary That Makes The Biggest Difference
How It Works
This tool gives you a simple decision system plus ready-to-use scripts you can say without overthinking or over-explaining.
You’ll learn:
You’ll learn:
The Stoplight System: Know instantly whether to say no (Red), pause and redirect (Yellow), or say yes with conditions (Green)
The Pause: Your secret weapon that creates space between the request and your response
Phone Trigger: What to do BEFORE you answer when you see who's calling (this changes everything)
Ready To Use Scripts: for your three biggest pain points as a care partner
An Implementation Worksheet: Pick one boundary, practice it, set it this week
One boundary set successfully is worth more than ten boundaries you set and immediately cave on.
What You Get Today
Video Training (30-35 minutes) I walk you through The Stoplight System, The Pause, and exactly what to say in real scenarios. Watch once, then come back to specific sections when you need them.
Complete PDF Workbook (20+ pages) Keep it open on your phone. Reference it before difficult calls. Use the scripts word-for-word or adapt them to your situation.
Implementation Worksheet You'll pick ONE boundary, write your script, practice it out loud, and set it this week. No more "I'll try", you'll actually do it.
The Phone Trigger Section Learn Red, Yellow, and Green responses for when you see who's calling. This is the gateway boundary that makes everything else easier.
Real Boundary Scripts For:
– When people say "let me know what you need" (and you're too overwhelmed to think)
– When professionals talk over or ignore your partner with aphasia
– When appointments are scheduled at times that wreck your routine
– When you need a clean no without apology
– When you need a yes, but only with clear conditions
Troubleshooting Guide What to do when you cave, when they push back, when guilt hits mid-boundary. You're covered.
FAQ Section "What if they get mad?" "What if my partner gets upset?" "Can I change a boundary?" All answered, and more.
What Changes When You Set Your First Boundary
Before
You answer every call out of guilt
You say yes automatically, then regret it
You feel reactive all day, never in control
Everyone else's time matters except yours
After
You check your stoplight before answering
You let calls go to voicemail without guilt
You respond when YOU'RE ready, not when they demand
You have one protected hour that makes everything else easier
"I used to answer every call immediately. Now I let it go to voicemail and call back when I'm ready. My stress level dropped by half."
— Michael, Texas
"The speech therapist wanted me to track my husband's word counts daily. I said, 'I'm his partner, not his unpaid clinician.' Our relationship improved because I stopped being his therapist."
— Care partner in the Collective
"I protect my monthly lunch with girlfriends as sacred. I won't change it, even if asked to watch my grandkids. My family learned to plan ahead. I feel like I matter now."
— Care partner in the Collective
This Is For You If...
You're a care partner for someone with aphasia, stroke, or communication challenges
You feel guilty every time you say no
You say yes automatically, then feel resentful
You want one small win that creates relief fast
You're ready to stop reacting and start deciding
Immediate Access For Only
$27!
Immediate access. Video + PDF + Scripts. Set your first boundary this week.
Here's what that get's you...
Video Training (30-35 minutes) — Value: $97
Complete PDF Workbook (20+ pages) — Value: $47
Ready-to-Use Scripts — Value: $67
Implementation Worksheet — Value: $27
Troubleshooting Guide — Value: $37
FAQ Section — Value: $27
Total Value: $302
Your Total Investment: $27
Costs less than one therapy session. Less than dinner out. And it can change how your whole week feels.
What Changes When You Set Your First Boundary
What You'll Avoid:
Burning out because you can't say no
Resentment from saying yes when you mean no
Feeling reactive, guilty, and out of control every day
Giving everyone else your time like your needs don't matter
What You'll Achieve:
One protected hour that makes the rest of the day manageable
Scripts you can use without overthinking
Confidence to hold a boundary without apologizing
Relief from being less reactive and more in control
A system that works for bigger boundaries later
You'll set one boundary this week. And you'll feel the difference immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: You'll learn how to stay calm, repeat the boundary without over-explaining, and disengage if they keep pushing. Their anger is their feeling to manage, not yours to fix. The people who respect your boundaries are your people.
A: You'll get simple language and a clear approach. If they can't understand the boundary conversation, set it anyway and hold it consistently. They'll adjust to the new pattern. Your partner needs you healthy more than they need you available 24/7.
A: The Troubleshooting Guide walks you through what to do when you cave. You'll use the reset plan and practice the boundary again. One boundary held once is progress. This is practice, not perfection.
A: No. It's sustainable care partnering. When you protect one hour, you show up better for everything else. Boundaries don't damage relationships, they improve them by creating mutual respect.
A: Failure isn't caving once. Failure is giving up entirely. You'll practice, hold the boundary as best you can, and try again if needed. One small win creates momentum for the next boundary.
A: This isn't theory. It's not a 6-week program. It's one tool, one boundary, one week. You get scripts you can use today, not philosophies about self-care. It's built specifically for care partners dealing with aphasia and communication challenges, not generic caregiving advice.
A: The Facebook community is included when you add 1:1 Coaching. Otherwise, you'll receive email support and can join when you're ready to join us inside the Care Partner Collective™.
Get "Before You Answer" For Only
$27!
Immediate access. Video + PDF + Scripts. Set your first boundary this week.
Questions? Email us at hello@lifeaphasiaacademy.co
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