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Learning to resolve conflict with friends who are also caregivers

WHY IT MATTERS

People with SMA depend on caregivers for daily support, making it crucial to know how to address conflicts constructively without damaging relationships that are essential to their health and independence.

This article discusses how people living with SMA (spinal muscular atrophy) can maintain healthy friendships with their caregivers, even when conflicts arise. The author emphasizes the importance of their caregiver community and explores ways to resolve disagreements while keeping these important relationships strong.

In my life with SMA, my favorite thing to talk and write about is my caregiver community. They are truly exceptional and amazing people who faithfully show up, step up when my needs change, and courageously do hard and messy things to help me live well. I am deeply grateful for them all and humbled […] The post Learning to resolve conflict with friends who are also caregivers appeared first on SMA News Today .

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