That sounds tough. Not having a choice when doing work like that would not sit well with me. I have been with T for just over a year now and she has had three weeks off in total. That's not a lot. She is never sick either. She hadn't told me about any up coming holiday, though I am sure that she would in plenty of time.

How do I handle it? With difficulty, one day at a time. Try to keep myself busy. Try to do things that are good for me. Remind myself that she is coming back etc

I hope that you get on OK with the cut back.