My partner and I are dealing with their chronic illness diagnosis and I'm trying to advocate for them in doctors' appointments but they want to handle it themselves and we're both frustrated — they feel like I'm taking over and I feel like they're not pushing hard enough for answers.
More people experience this than they realize.
Two people are navigating the delicate balance between support and autonomy when one partner has a chronic condition requiring ongoing medical care.
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