Remembering Self for the Well Spouse

Welcome to Remembering Self for the Well Spouse; a blog offering hope, sustenance, self-care advice and coping strategies for the well spouse*; for women and men with partners/spouses suffering from a chronic illness. This blog will be a reminder of the importance of extreme self-care and responsibility of self during challenging times. As a previous spousal caretaker and current health counselor, I offer a light to illuminate the all-consuming darkness of your partner's diagnosis; of your mutual struggle and loss. Chock full of useful tips and strategies and peppered with personal experience, Remembering Self for the Well Spouse is a place to find compassion and support during the adjustment period and the rest of your life.

Remember, it is difficult to be responsible for or take care of others if we are not taking care of and having responsibility for ourselves.

 

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Thursday
08Jan2009

More on Resolutions: Honesty and Self-care

DateThursday, January 8, 2009 at 12:52PM

I just read, the president of the Well Spouse Association, Richard Anderson's January 5th blog post about New Year's resolutions. In the post, he shares an article written by fellow well spouse and WSA Board member, Terri Corcoran. I highly recommend you check this post out. The New Year, really any time of year as a well spouse or partner, you may find yourself needing a reminder to be good to yourself. I like to refer to this as extreme self-care. Extreme self-care is about what you need to do to recharge your batteries or prevent a nervous breakdown. The little things that add sanity and balance to our daily lives. It is different for everyone, but this is what Remembering Self is all about. Learning new ways of coping and self-care.

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* Please note that I have used the term “well spouse” because it is a common key word for this topic. You do not need to be a spouse to benefit from this blog! I recognize the importance of life partners and other close friends, family and caregivers, so please feel free to join in on the conversation whether or not you are a “spouse”. Your pain, experience and contributions are still relevant.