Anatomy Of An Illness As Patient

Honestly the score was higher than expected and rather stressful just knowing. In a strange way this last statement is meant to be taken as a joke. After reading the article, Anatomy of an Illness as Perceived by the Patient, humor will have to become a priority in my life. The relationship I have with my son's father will not improve any time soon. There is a need within me to develop stronger coping skills that do not allow his troubles affect or effect us, such as using a form of detachment.
The separation was the right decision for my son and myself, although a painful one. The arguments preceding the separation were not healthy for any of us. The wonderful thing that has happened is my son and I are adjusting well, healing immensely,