Does too much caring cause compassion fatigue? When you care for a chronically ill partner, and you care too much, it can lead to compassion fatigue. This is where your own needs start to suffer because you are so focused on caring for the other person. So if you asked me “does too much caring … Read more
Why my husband ignores my endometriosis pain? “Why my husband ignores my endometriosis pain” is a question that many women with endometriosis ask themselves. And it’s a valid question – why does it seem like your husbands, boyfriends, or male partners just don’t get how much pain you’re in? “Endo-Tool” Endometriosis for Men SEND IT … Read more
Can a chronic illness lead to divorce? The divorce rates of couples with chronic illnesses are as high as 75 percent. The rate is so high because of the added stress that chronic illness can bring to a marriage. There are ways to reduce the chance of divorce with chronic illness, but before I tell … Read more
9 tips for husbands caring for wife with long-term illness. Caring for a wife with long-term illness can be difficult and challenging. My wife suffers from two chronic conditions, and thanks to a decade of my personal experience in supporting someone with endometriosis and fibromyalgia, I can give you plenty of tips for husbands, like … Read more
What are the signs your partner has endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrium-like tissue, or tissue similar to the lining of your partner’s uterus, grows outside of her uterus. This can cause pain, heavy bleeding, and many other problems. So then what are the signs your partner has endometriosis? “Endo-Tool” Endometriosis for Men … Read more
A man’s guide to understanding endometriosis. A wrote once an article about a man’s guide to understanding fibromyalgia. Today it is time for me to write a man’s guide to understanding endometriosis. It is important for men to get the right education on a condition that destroys marriages and relationships. “Endo-Tool” Endometriosis for Men SEND … Read more
Endometriosis for caregivers. Endometriosis for caregivers is a subject I strongly care about, especially for male endometriosis caregivers who are invisible in today’s society. Men as endometriosis caregivers are often left feeling isolated, helpless, and confused. This is something that needs to be talked about more. “Endo-Tool” Endometriosis for Men SEND IT MY WAY! So … Read more
Why endometriosis makes your partner grumpy? Endometriosis is a chronic condition that can have an impact on your partner’s emotions, and this, in a nutshell, is the reason why endometriosis makes your partner grumpy. “Endo-Tool” Endometriosis for Men SEND IT MY WAY! But there’s more to it. Endometriosis has a significant impact on both physical … Read more
How can men cope when their partner becomes chronically ill? Chronic illness can be a difficult thing to deal with for anyone, but it can be especially hard for men. Being a man who cares for his wife who has two chronic illnesses, I can definitely answer how can men cope when their partner becomes … Read more
What to expect from marrying someone with health problems? My wife vomited the morning of our wedding… How about that for a punch line? I think I’m the right person to answer what to expect from marrying someone with health problems. Chronic Illness Dedicated to Male Partners SEND IT MY WAY! The answer is pretty … Read more