My wife had a hysterectomy three months ago and still has pelvic pain that makes her feel broken, and I don't know how to touch her or be intimate anymore without worrying I'll hurt her — we're both pretending things are normal but we're basically roommates now and it's killing both of us.
More people experience this than they realize.
The fear of causing pain can create an emotional distance that deepens the original wound.
“Where Are You with Pain — acute and chronic management?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.