Reclaiming “Us”: Putting Your Relationship Before Roles After a Disability or Chronic Illness

When chronic illness, spinal cord injury, or disability enters a relationship, it’s easy for couples to slip into the roles of patient and caregiver — and lose sight of the love that brought them together. In this post, we explore why keeping your relationship at the center matters, and offer simple, meaningful ways couples can reclaim their “us” beyond the daily caregiving routines.