By Ariane Resnick — 2021
Learn about how to successfully navigate a chronic health issue in your relationship while still staying happy and whole.
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CLEAR ALL
Last week was the one-year anniversary of the beginning of my husband’s health crisis. As I gaze at the permanent handicap placard and at him sleeping, once again, on the couch, I’ve been reflecting on what I’ve learned this past year.
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