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Scenario

How couples navigate serious illness while protecting each other

My husband and I are both dealing with his cancer diagnosis but we keep trying to protect each other from how scared we are, which means we're both pretending to be braver than we feel. He doesn't want me to worry and I don't want him to feel guilty for being sick and we're both exhausted from performing strength for each other.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The impulse to shield those we love from our fear can create an isolation that makes the burden heavier for everyone.

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