Challenges of living with multimorbidity, from a husband behind his chronically ill wife. Challenges of living with multimorbidity… Multimorbidity means that you have two or more long-term health conditions, which can include: In this post, I discuss endometriosis and fibromyalgia because they affected my wife. Not to mention that these chronic illnesses brought upon her … Read more
Endometriosis divorce rate. I have found limited information during my research on the specific divorce rate among couples where one partner has endometriosis. However, some studies suggest that endo can have a negative impact on relationships, mainly from a point of view of sexual desire and sexual function, which could potentially lead to a higher … Read more
My husband doesn’t understand chronic illness. What should I do? My husband doesn’t understand chronic illness. When your husband doesn’t understand your chronic illness, it may seem ignorant from your point of view, however, unless he’s a dick, it isn’t necessarily the case. The relationship between physical and emotional health is very complex. It’s a … Read more
Covid-19 & my struggle with chronic illness. M’s story… About Covid-19 and my struggle with chronic illness… It’s a long time since I last wrote an article (about this time last year) time has flown by and it has been an awfully rocky ride! I am now fully recovered from a Covid-19 infection which put … Read more
Loving a woman with endometriosis: a husband’s perspective. There are frequently asked questions about endometriosis that come to the minds of many men because loving a woman with endometriosis can be hard and challenging at times. “Endo-Tool” Endometriosis for Men SEND IT MY WAY! This is a guide for boyfriends, fiancés, and husbands dealing with … Read more
Why no one talk about family caregiver? Why nobody talks about family caregiver? If there are countless blogs and websites dedicated to those who suffer from chronic illness, why does no one talk about the family caregivers? No one ever asks, how are YOU today? It seems to me like the very question is not … Read more
Fibromyalgia and endometriosis. My wife, M, suffers from fibromyalgia and endometriosis. Primarily she was diagnosed with endometriosis and fibromyalgia was just another physiological process that affected her afterward. How common is it to be struggling with multiple medical conditions? When it comes to chronic illness, many women experience just that. “Endo-Tool” Endometriosis for Men SEND … Read more
How to cope with a chronically ill spouse? So, how to cope with a chronically ill spouse? So, how to cope with a chronically ill spouse? I can summarize it in one sentence – focus on changing yourself rather than “fixing” your partner’s health. It’s not easy to cope! I hear you say, “it’s easier … Read more
How to explain endometriosis pain to a guy? Many women ask themselves this question because men speak an entirely different language and don’t think the same way women do. Trying to figure out how to explain endometriosis pain to a guy can be difficult, but here’s what I’ve learned from speaking with thousands of women … Read more
Endometriosis surgery. M’s perspective… Christmas 2019 – my 1st endometriosis surgery… “Endo-Tool” Endometriosis for Men SEND IT MY WAY! Endometriosis surgery. Well, I am now just over 4 months post excision laparoscopic surgery for stage 3/4 deep infiltrating endometriosis and it is almost Christmas! Time goes so fast! While I write this I am currently … Read more
