What to do when my husband resents my chronic illness?
For over a decade I supported my wife through various stages of multiple chronic conditions, but I never gave my wife a reason to say that I resent her for being ill. But I know how your husband may feel because my wife’s illnesses have taken a toll on me too... You can read about it at https://www.worryhead.com/your-husband-resents-your-chronic-illness/ but this video is just a small part of it... My wife’s endometriosis, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome affected me physically, emotionally, and mentally, and after taking time off work to support her, they impacted me financially. I felt extremely sorry for her, but I also felt sad for myself as I sacrificed a part of my own life. I felt grumpy, angry, and sometimes even resentful because I didn’t truly understand what my wife was going through. It wasn’t easy, but by working together, we found a way out of the tension these illnesses caused us. Why does your husband resent your chronic illness? He doesn’t understand your chronic illness because he never learned about it. Your husband feels overwhelmed with new tasks. He tries to “fix” your illness and is frustrated that he can’t. He needs sex but is afraid to hurt you. He feels the financial strain and struggles emotionally and mentally too. What to do when your husband resents your chronic illness? Explain to your husband how you feel but you need to listen to him as he struggles too. Ask about his expectations and needs. Let him do the things he loves doing more. Talk to ease stressful emotions. Address financial strain. Appreciate him, and say thank you. Talk about sex together. If you want more in-depth information about how to support your partner with her chronic conditions and how to cope with the new normal in your relationship, I wrote a “Supporting a Chronically Ill Partner” e-Book. Click the following link to get it https://dedicated-hustler-9803.ck.page/products/supporting-a-chronically-ill-part