What’s the best advice you have for spouses or partners after a spinal cord injury? - Toby Huston, PhD

I think as spouses or parents our inclination is to sacrifice our own needs and put them aside to be there for the person we love. I always talk to people about the metaphor of we’re talking about a marathon here, not a sprint—the only way to pace yourself for a marathon is to be taking care of your own needs so that you can be the best help to that person you love. I think that’s the most important piece of advice I give people is to make sure you’re taking care of your own emotional and physical health so you can be there for that person.