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

What’s the best advice you have for spouses or partners after a spinal cord injury?

Toby Huston, PhD

Psychologist, Craig Hospital, Colorado

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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 pac... Show More

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.

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What’s the best advice you have for spouses or partners after a spinal cord injury?

Toby Huston, PhD

Psychologist, Craig Hospital, Colorado

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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.

What’s the best advice you have for spouses or partners after a spinal cord injury?
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