Often what ails us is not the illness or injury, but its indirect impact — on our lives, our relationships, our sense of ourselves and the world.

The work-related back injury that limits your capacity to play sport, do household chores or get a good night’s sleep.

The side effect of a medication or surgery that decreases your libido or sexual functioning and leads to relationship issues.

The cancer diagnosis that means returning to the job you love — which forms a large part of your identity — is nearly impossible.