I forgot to mention this amazing nurse I had yesterday. She had been my nurse on and off for 6 years. After telling her more about the gist of what I’ve been through, and the damage done, she began to cry and offered me a hug which I accepted. She then said I was the most unwell patient she had seen. This shocked me as I thought I was around the middle in level of illness. She then told me that I am the strongest, most courageous, preserving she has known. I found that hard to believe but know she was saying it in truth. This encouraged me immensely.

I find it difficult to see myself as strong as I based it on being perfectly functional in society. Which the illnesses prevent me from doing. She gave my self esteem the boost it needed. What an amazing nurse.