How to balance being a caregiver and a spouse? When spousal caregiving affects marriage… How to balance being a caregiver and a spouse? Once I asked myself this question – how to balance being a caregiver and a spouse at the same time? Luckily, I work as a caregiver for disabled young adults, and since … Read more
Giving up work to care for my wife. The economic impact of family caregiving. Giving up work to care for my wife. I decided on giving up work to care for my wife when she became severely ill but I didn’t know which way to turn. My wife was diagnosed with stage IV deep infiltrating … Read more
What to do when your wife is always sick? I was once in your position – I felt lost, confused, frustrated, impatient, and hopeless. I also wondered how to react when my wife is sick, so if you want to know, this article is just for you. Chronic Illness Dedicated to Male Partners SEND IT … Read more
How can I help my wife with endometriosis? A guide for husbands from an experienced husband. How can I help my wife with endometriosis? A long time ago I asked myself a question, how can I help my wife with endometriosis? “Endo-Tool” Endometriosis for Men SEND IT MY WAY! I was completely lost, I didn’t … Read more
Why is endometriosis sex painful? How does it affect male partners? Why is endometriosis sex painful? People like having sex because it feels so good! Now, imagine wanting it so bad but your partner tells you “not today hun”… Why is endometriosis sex painful, and how does it affect your man? “Endo-Tool” Endometriosis for Men … Read more
Caregiving partners need therapy! Psychological problems of caregivers… Caregiving partners need therapy! Caregiving partners need therapy because of the guilt, loss, grief, helplessness, vulnerability, frustration, anger, resentment, anxiety, and even depression they experience. As a husband behind a chronically ill woman, I asked myself many times what to do to cope with my suffering wife. … Read more
The most difficult part of caring for an ill spouse. The struggles of spousal caregivers. What is the most difficult part of caring for an ill spouse? I always wondered if I was, but if you’re married to someone with chronic illness, then you are a spousal caregiver. I later found what is the most … Read more
Women’s pain is not being taken seriously. How to be taken seriously by a doctor. Why women’s pain is not being taken seriously? Doctors can be quick to say that women’s pain isn’t so bad or is “all in their head”. I’ve learned from my wife’s experiences that women’s pain is not being taken seriously. … Read more
Struggles of caregiving partners. Caregiver burden and mental health. Struggles of caregiving partners. Caregivers of partners suffering from chronic illness are at risk of being subjected to mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and burnout. The struggles of caregiving partners are rarely spoken of. This post aims to raise awareness about male spousal caregivers … Read more
How being a caregiving spouse affects you? Taking care of a chronically ill partner. How being a caregiving spouse affects you? I’m the husband of a chronically ill woman who suffers from deep infiltrating endometriosis and fibromyalgia. Everyone always asks me what these illnesses are, and feeling sorry for her, no one is ever interested … Read more