Why My Chronic Illness Is Not A Burden With Jenna Farmer

In this video, Jenna Farmer takes us through the reasons why chronic illness or a disability is not a burden on others when you're dating or in a relationship. Jenna, who has Crohn's Disease (a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD,) shares her experience plus gives useful tips on overcoming stereotypes, having the courage to change the narrative, working on your self-esteem and remembering that your illness or disability is a small part of you and that you have so much to offer in a relationship. ---Here are some useful links--- Single Disabled Online Dating Site: https://www.singledisabled.com/​ Single Disabled Blog: https://www.singledisabled.com/blog​ Jenna Farmer:    / jennafarmer   ---How you can overcome the tag of being a ‘burden’--- ---First and foremost, value your worth--- Keep your self-esteem up and don’t settle for anything less than you want or deserve. Don’t give up on the relationship or partner of your dreams just because of your disability. ---Don’t feel guilty--- Don’t feel guilty; the guilt can lower your self-esteem and make you feel worthless even when you aren’t. Remember, you are giving back to your partner/ spouse in your own way, with love, care and emotional support, even if you can’t be of much assistance in a practical way. And, realise that you would do the same for your partner were the roles reversed. ---Definitely ignore what other people think or say--- Knowingly or unknowingly, people might pass comments on your partner being the one carrying the entire weight of the relationship/ you being nothing but a burden to your spouse or hindering their career progress/ it not being fair for your partner etc. Ignore these comments and remember you are worth much more than your disability. And as long as your partner knows that as well, all issues can be worked upon. Every relationship is about give and take and has its ebb and flow. ---Remember to check out these useful links, and subscribe to make sure you don't miss our other videos--- Single Disabled Online Dating Site: https://www.singledisabled.com/​ Single Disabled Blog: https://www.singledisabled.com/blog​ Jenna Farmer:    / jennafarmer   Be you always! #chronicillness #crohnsdisease #dating