The ongoing distress of chronic illness and caregiving erodes the foundations of our most important relationships: trust, respect, and hope. We must learn to recognize these effects and work together to preserve the relationships that give our lives joy and meaning.
Self-advocacy is part of life with a chronic condition. We find ourselves against a healthcare system that doesn’t have our full interests in mind....
“Burnout” is rampant in the healthcare and caregiving professions. “Compassion fatigue” strikes even the most devoted loved ones and caregivers. These can leave us...
Chronic illness changes our identity. Sometimes we feel like we’re losing ourselves, but we don’t have to.
