In the five years since I learned I have an autoimmune disease, my husband has done many wonderful things to make me feel supported.
As I was reflecting on this recently, I realized an important part of his support actually comes from things he doesn’t do. Here’s a list: 1. He doesn’t make negative comments about the state of our home, even when it’s a complete mess. This matters because on the days when I can’t manage to stay on top of the most basic housekeeping, I already feel like a failure, and I can’t imagine having to cope with my partner seeing me that way too.
Equally important, he’s quick to show appreciation when I accomplish a task, no matter how small. He thanks me for taking care of the dishes and the laundry.
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