Marriage, Chronic Illness, and Hope: Navigating Life’s Challenges Together

In this heartfelt episode of Made to Be Whole, host Krista Michener sits down with her husband Eric to discuss the realities of marriage in the context of chronic illness and disability. Together, they share their journey navigating parenting children with complex health needs, the impact of chronic illness on their relationship, and how they’ve maintained hope and connection through life’s toughest moments. Designed for couples, caregivers, and anyone touched by chronic illness, this conversation is packed with honest wisdom, practical tips, and inspiring messages of perseverance. Whether you're seeking resilience, hope, or relationship support, dive into this personal interview exploring what it truly means to be "made to be whole"—even when life doesn't go as planned.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How chronic illness impacts marriage and why resilience matters
• Building a strong relationship foundation before and during crisis
• The power of shared routines like date nights in stressful times
• Compassion, empathy, and serving your partner through health struggles
• Adjusting parenting expectations when chronic illness affects your children
• The importance of individualized care—in both health and relationships
• Real talk: Flaws in the healthcare system and advocating for better solutions
• The role of hope, faith, and redefining “success” when healing is slow

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman - https://share.google/T2D8ixCO6RC7Q7uKm

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