Yes, it's not exactly like I'm hiding something. But I'm sure like many other people struggling with an illness feel it's a part of who they are. She asks a lot of questions regarding how I'm doing. Quite a few times asking why I hadn't yet found a new counseling job, in which I danced around the subject. I've thought about saying I had been dealing with a health issue these past years and leaving it at that.
I'm well aware I'm probably over thinking this, but it's really nice to hear your feedback and have people to talk to about this.