Domestic Violence & Chronic Illness: 9 Things I Wish I Knew
Often the chronically ill person feels like the caretaker is doing them such a huge favor that they could never complain about how they are treated.
But anyone can fall into an abusive relationship, especially when they feel like they don’t bring much to the table (like many of us with chronic illnesses).
After all, I felt like a burden to all my loved ones anyway. He was just confirming what I already thought. In my mind, this messed up relationship was exactly what I deserved.