SALT LAKE CITY — In the last 18 years, Jason Poole and his wife have only been able to be away from their two disabled children overnight two times — with both he and his wife working around the clock with constant attention and care to their kids.
“For the first 14 years of our marriage, we never were alone from our kids,” Poole said. “We needed to be there constantly, and you effectively, in a lot of ways, you give up your life.”
When Poole’s son received a diagnosis of severe autism, Poole said that a doctor took him and his wife to meet with a social worker, where they were advised to work out a plan to stay married, despite the difficulties that may come with caregiving.
Many caregivers have reported struggling in their marriages, with over 80% of caregiving parents reporting strain on their relationships, according to a report from the U.S. Health News.
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Written by JENNY CARPENTER, KSL.com.
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