When chronic illness enters a relationship, it doesn't ask permission, and no one gives you a manual for what comes next. Lisa Gray is a licensed marriage and family therapist, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome patient, and author of Thriving in a Relationship When You Have a Chronic Illness. She joins Kim Nash to talk about why both partners are grieving (just differently), how to stop fighting each other and start fighting the illness together, and what to do when your partner won't accept your diagnosis. Packed with practical tools for newly diagnosed patients, caregivers, and couples at every stage.

CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Navigating Chronic Illness and Relationships
07:14 Grief and Acceptance in Chronic Illness
14:06 Communication Strategies for Couples
20:57 Tools for Thriving in Relationships
26:23 Finding the Right Therapist

CONNECT & RESOURCES

🌐 Website: LisaGrayAuthor.com (both books available)
📚 Books: Available on Amazon, independent bookstores, and LisaGrayAuthor.com
📱 Instagram: @LisaGrayMFT (chronic illness content)
🗂️ Find a chronic illness therapist: chronicillnesstherapists.com

The Chronic Truth Podcast:

🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com
📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast
📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast
💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials
📋 Community Survey: Survey

Production: Podcast Mechanic