I think it’s a guy thing, and especially for you Kiwis/Aussies (bf is Aussie so I have some idea ;)). It’s tough to talk about as a female with chronic illness as it is, and often I wonder about it from a male perspective (the stigma and expectations from self must be 10x worse).

And I totally get what you mean with the SOE ;) It’s like vodka..strikes you from the back when you think you’re doing just fine!

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and you have a great day ahead too!