I don't agree that I have a MI, but my struggles over the past 10 years have taught me a lot about myself, how strong I am for example, and given me greater empathy. Eg I could really empathise with my grandfather's struggles from dementia and that helped me better support him in his final years. So I'm grateful for that.

But that's not to say that it hasn't been really difficult at times and, if given a magic wand to take these struggles away from now on, I probably would go for that. But I wouldn't wish to have never struggled because I have learnt a lot and grown as a person because of it. Might not be a popular opinion, but it's my truth.

*Willow*