Invisible Condition - Ep 009 - Reflections of a Caregiver

Send us Fan MailWhat does it mean to be a caregiver to someone who lives with an Invisible Condition? What happens when both you and your partner live with an invisible condition and are needed as each other's caregiver?Without support, it's incredibly hard to navigate life, both as a caregiver and as someone who lives with an invisible condition.In this episode, Tim and Tania Reitsma share personal stories of how they have cared for each other, how they see themselves as a caregiver, and how they have supported themselves when life is out of control.You will hear how Tania navigated three years of Tim's out-of-control Crohn's Disease, how prednisone affected not only Tim but Tania as well, and how she supported herself in this strenuous time.The advice Tania and Tim give is impactful! Make sure you have a network of people you can count onFind out what grounds you and lean into thatVent to people who listenFocus on today, tomorrow will worry about itselfPrednisone is no joke!Related articles:Resilience ArticleTania's contact info:Website - Steveston PeopleInstagram -  Steveston PeoplePodcast - Spotify & AppleEpisode TopicsTania’s diagnosis journey with ankylosing spondylitis.Tim found out he was too sick for surgeryHow Tania wasn’t surprised as Tim was so sickTania’s arthritis flared shortly after giving birth and that affected her physically and mentallyHow Tim cared for Tania and their newbornTim’s manic state and how Tania remained calmThe importance of having someone to vent to and not give adviceFinding a community of supportOpening up even when you don’t want to admit you need help and supportAs a caregiver, finding the support you need is equally or more importantSupport the showThanks for listening, I appreciate you!  Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/timreitsmaWebsite: invisiblecondition.comSubscribe: invisiblecondition.com/subscribeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kDTQ9eTFpWFDID9vsXFxWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-invisible-condition-podcast/id1703432562Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/invisible_condition/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Invisible_Condition