Personal Opinion:
Berries is not a wuss.
Berries is not a liar.
Berries is not a faker.
Berries is a mature individual who has taken careful counsel of herself and professionals. She has made sound decisions regarding her health and how to deal with a serious and REAL illness.
Berries' voices are not her own. They're real enough, but they are adversaries.
Berries is
(*seeking out Roget's Thesaurus*) cherished, prized, treasured, held dear...
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My dog

mastered the "fetch" command. He would communicate he wanted something, and I would fetch it.