I am excited to explore the fascinating connection between caregiving and emotional intelligence in males in this article. Emotional intelligence plays a vital role in our personal and professional lives, and understanding how caregiving can enhance it is essential. When it comes to emotional intelligence in males, caregivers have a unique opportunity for growth and … Read more
As a male caregiver, I understand that the journey of caring for a loved one can be both rewarding and challenging. However, it’s important to remember that you don’t have to face these challenges alone. Finding support is essential for your well-being and the quality of care you provide. There are various avenues available to … Read more
How to Cope with a Chronically Ill Partner’s Emotions? Just like you, I wondered once, how to cope with a chronically ill partner’s emotions if you feel the need to put that person first. Coping with a chronically ill partner’s emotions requires empathy, patience, and open communication. Support them in seeking professional help when needed, … 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
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
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
Caregiver and working full time? How to make money caring for your spouse? Are you a caregiver and working full time? Are you a caregiver and working full time? I know how hard it can be to balance taking care of your loved one when you have a job. It can be incredibly hard. For … Read more
Gratitude eases the stress of caregiving partners. My personal experience as a husband of a chronically ill wife. Gratitude eases the stress of caregiving partners. As a husband of a woman who has multimorbidity, I found how gratitude eases the stress of caregiving partners like myself. Undoubtedly it’s incredibly hard for someone who has a … Read more
What to do when caring for someone becomes too much? Tips from a professional and spousal caregiver. When caring for someone becomes too much… I decided to write about the hidden emotions that many of us caregiving men go through without letting the tension out because when caring for someone becomes too much only then … Read more