'Til Death Parts Us: A Story of Love and Commitment in the Face of Chronic Illness

by Caren Rugg

Overview

Many couples see their marriages end sooner than planned due to a variety of reasons. When you throw the additional stress to a relationship of chronic illness and disability, it's a recipe for divorce for those couples who are unable to maintain their support during times of crisis. Time and again, author Caren Rugg, and her husband Terry, have faced the challenges of his increasing health problems, and have managed to grow closer in the process. Being a full-time caregiver to him has had its share of pros and cons, but in their relationship it has allowed them to travel on a journey together most couples never experience. It's a journey of commitment, hope, dedication, and love in the face of chronic and long term illness.

In a twelve year period, Terry has endured five different life threatening and life impacting medical conditions. Together they've weathered the storms so far to emerge intact as a couple. It's a testament to what can be accomplished if you never give up. Let their story inspire you.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014322478
Publisher:	Caren Rugg
Publication date:	03/09/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	346 KB

About the Author

Caren Rugg spent 18 years working at a not for profit area agency on aging before leaving to be at home full-time with her husband, Terry, as a result of his chronic health issues. She has been a long time advocate for those dealing with difficulties due to aging, disability, or illness. Her website at www.themedicalmysterytour.com has served as a mechanism for keeping friends and family informed of what happens medically with her husband, but it's also a chronological description of what she and her family have experienced during the past few years with her husband's declining health. She plans to release another book in the summer of 2012 entitled "Navigating and Advocating Through the Choppy Waters of Healthcare" and plans to release "Can You Hear Me Now? A Caregiver's Survival Guide" in the fall of 2012.

Caren has professional and personal experience dealing with a multitude of health issues, and policy surrounding caregiver concerns. She knows what can be accomplished with some good information, a little bit of luck, and a whole lot of determination.