When I became chronically ill something changed that I never expected. It was how I planned my life. Not in the way you may be thinking in the sense of what I want to do and how to do it. It changed in the sense of how I planned trips and events. I had to plan rest days. I didn’t used to have to plan for my body to be unable to function for days after a trip or event. I eventually started calling it my 3-5 business day recovery plan. I thought I would share this with you in hopes that you and your loved ones may be able to understand each other better. As well as, maybe gibing you a new tip or trick to make life more manageable so you can feel like you are thriving not simply surviving.

Stay at home wife - part 2. You make life easier and more livable for your partner. If you weren’t taking care of the house and the things that come with family relations when they finished work they would have to. That means less time in the day for them to live their life. You are valuable. Your job is a REAL job. I encourage communication between you and your partner so that expectations are aligned and then you also feel valued for your work. Remember life comes in waves. There are going to be times where you may have to help each other in either person’s lane and that’s okay!