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posted 05/12/2008, comments (0)

When Your Wife is Ill and Romance Ain't Happening

When your wife has a chronic illness, though you may love her no matter what, it can be hard for her to get into a romantic mood. Physical pain from the actual illness to weight gain or loss, bloating, and less-than-fun symptoms of medication can all be a deterrent to some romantic moments. It's important to know that you are not alone... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/12/2008, comments (0)

How A Woman with Illness Can Romance Her Husband

"Hot and bothered" has long referred to romance and those sparks of chemistry between you and the one you love, but if you have a chronic illness, romance may be the last thing on your mind. Chronic illness can quickly redefine "hot" to mean the symptoms of a thyroid condition, night sweats, or a hot heating pad. "Bothered" is something you feel... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/14/2008, comments (0)

An Email for Moms with Illness to Send to Their Girlfriends

I just had an article posted over at the How to Cope with Pain Blog at http://www.howtocopewithpain.org/blog/195/playgroup-mom-chronic-illness-chronically-ill . It's called "8 Ways To Encourage Your Fellow Playgroup-Moms Who Have Chronic Illness." Since most people who will read it there are the actual mom with the illness and not... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/14/2008, comments (0)

Easy Ways to Support the Mom with a Chronic Illness

Mommy moments come in all forms of days at the beach, backyard BBQs, or kids reading groups at the library. These are all wonderful times to get to know other mothers and share in wearing out your kids, as well as gaining some understanding from other parents. But the number of women who live with chronic illnesses such as fibromyalgia and... Read more Chevron

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