Is having a disabled partner a burden?? - Pain Concern

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Is having a disabled partner a burden??

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I listened to this postcast from the BBC this week, couldn’t believe the title but thought I’d better listen to it before passing judgement. It was more interesting that I expected! Here’s my thoughts....

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hypercat54

Hi very interesting. I think that the carer by staying and providing care is acting of their own free will and has willingly assumed the responsibility of caring for a person who has a disability. If they didn't want and choose to they would leave after all. x

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Stilltrying_

Wow ! Thank you so much for posting this. I have just listened to the podcast :) X

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