Partner support

[LSavage]

I was just wondering if there is any support groups or anything for our partners. My boyfriend has been a rock through everything I have only been recently diagnosed with endo have been having test done since July. But I see how hard this is on him he hates he can't help with the pain and doesn't really know what to do.

Thank you

[scribble1603]

I am in exactly the same position. My husband is really supportive but he feels as though he can't do anything to help me when I'm in pain. I always try and tell him that we both know he can't take the pain away, which is what he would ultimately be able to do, but doing practical things like making me a hot water bottle, doing the chores etc makes a big difference.

Have you looked to see if there is an Endo UK support group in your area? Partners are always welcome to attend although I realise that it won't suit everyone. Have you thought about having joint counselling? It might help you talk through how you are both coping and how you can move forward together and learn to live with the condition xx