Why is my chronically ill wife deprecating herself? As a husband to a chronically ill wife, I notice that she often engages in self-deprecating behavior. This behavior is characterized by a tendency to belittle herself and her abilities, despite the fact that she is a remarkable person who has accomplished a great deal in her … Read more
Holistic approach. I began to prioritize the holistic approach to certain conditions after my wife was diagnosed with endometriosis and fibromyalgia. During my research for my blog, I found that a holistic approach was more effective than any medication my wife took. I am not saying that taking medication is wrong, I just believe that … Read more
Compassion fatigue vs burnout. I have been supporting my wife with endometriosis and fibromyalgia for many years. I found how extremely challenging and tiring these conditions are on her, but nobody ever took into account how I feel. Chronic Illness Dedicated to Male Partners SEND IT MY WAY! The challenges of being a male partner … Read more
Does a wife’s illness lead to divorce? If I told you that my marriage survived despite my wife having multiple chronic conditions, would you believe that I had the answer to the question? Does a wife’s illness lead to divorce, or can a serious physical illness actually bring a couple closer together? Chronic Illness Dedicated to … Read more
Why should you not divorce a woman with endometriosis? Divorcing a woman with endometriosis is not the answer. I know this because even though being a husband to a woman with endometriosis can be challenging, it is important to understand and support her. Endometriosis is a painful medical condition that affects many women, and male … Read more
What to do when your chronically ill wife has anxiety attacks? If your chronically ill wife has anxiety attacks, it is important to understand that her anxiety may be caused by her chronic illness. While it is not known exactly how or why chronic illnesses can cause anxiety, it is believed that the stress of … Read more
Why does my ill wife feel like a burden to me? I’ve heard my wife say this many times even though I never made her feel that way. So why does my ill wife feel like a burden to me knowing that I never judge her, and despite the impact, her chronic conditions have on … Read more
Why my partner’s chronic illness makes me anxious? I always wondered why my partner’s chronic illness makes me anxious because I am an optimist and I consider myself lucky to be healthy. I am a happy man, however, being married for over 10 years to a chronically ill woman who has endometriosis and fibromyalgia I … Read more
Men as spousal caregivers. The challenges and lack of support for male spousal caregivers. Men as spousal caregivers. My personal experience in supporting my wife who has two chronic conditions taught me that the voices of men as spousal caregivers aren’t taken seriously. Male spousal caregivers like myself are swept aside by society. We are … Read more
Giving voice to spousal caregivers. Raising awareness about caregiving partners. Why giving voice to spousal caregivers is important? There is a ton of blogs on chronic illness written by those who suffer, but why nobody talks about the ones who support them? This is why giving voice to spousal caregivers became my way of life. … Read more
