What to do when my husband resents my chronic illness? Advice for wives from a man whose wife has multimorbidity. 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 … 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
21 things not to say to a chronically ill person: from a husband of a chronically ill woman. What are the 21 things not to say to a chronically ill person? I’m a man behind a chronically ill woman who suffers from endometriosis and fibromyalgia. I decided to write this article because my wife’s chronic … 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
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
Letters from a husband of a chronically ill wife: for their loved ones with endometriosis. Letters to my wife… Letters from a husband of a chronically ill wife is a guide for all the supporters who care for their loved ones with endometriosis. I decided to write this article to spread awareness about the unspoken … Read more
An invisible illness, husband’s perspective… Invisible illness… Invisible illness isn’t imaginary. Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it isn’t real! It was difficult to believe at the beginning but as time went by, I realize how much love my wife needed. My beloved M, my beautiful wife. You know how I truly love … Read more