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Tag Archives: spouse
How to Deal With Others When You Have a Chronic Illness
When someone wanted coaching sessions with me, I used to send them a questionnaire to fill out before the session. In it, I asked how they felt supported by their family and friends, and then I ask how they felt … Continue reading
Posted in chronic illness
Tagged friends and family, pain, parent, relationships, self compassion, spouse, support, support groups, symptoms, understanding
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Do You Feel Like You’re a Burden to Others?
When we have a chronic illness, it’s easy and very common to feel that we’re a burden to our partners and our families. We often need them to do many things for us that partners and family members of healthy … Continue reading
Posted in chronic illness
Tagged appreciation, balance, burden, caring, encouragement, family, friends, gratitude, meaning, partner, spouse, support
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How to always get the understanding and compassion you need
Today I’m going to share one of the strategies I give my clients with Crohn’s disease and other chronic illnesses to help them have much better lives. I also use this strategy myself – a lot. Those of us with … Continue reading
Posted in chronic illness
Tagged boss, Crohn's disease, feeling hurt and angry, friend, self compassion, spouse, ulcerative colitis, understanding
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