Nobody sees this well - the spousal or partner caregiving journey

The hour on hold with the insurance company.

The three calls to schedule one appointment.

The appeal letter for the claim that got denied.

And the mounting medical bills.

The prescription that wasn't called in correctly.

And the form that needs to be refiled -while you work.

And then dinner and the dishes. Laundry. More work. And everything else. Every day.

That isn’t even the really hard part…

The loneliness of caring for your spouse or partner.

The grief of promises made and a relationship that has changed.

And the loss of connection from the one person you were supposed to do life with.

That is harder.

You are doing something extraordinary**. Even on the days — especially on the days — when it doesn't feel like it.**

This is what being a well spouse actually looks like and why our organization exists.

Not just the caregiving but the invisible layer underneath it that never stops and is rarely seen. Because your spouse or partner is sick and you are well.

We see you and we’re here to offer peer support. Well Spouse Association is a community of people who know exactly what that layer looks like. We invite you to connect with other Well Spouses in one of our monthly online events or local support groups and find people who understand. wellspouse.org