I'm so glad you are feeling more up and glad to hear your partner is also improving. Dark clouds clear and the sun shines again.
Yes I didn't like mirrors either, still don't really but coming to turns with my post chemo look now. When I was bald, I thought of myself as Uncle Fester from the Adams Family. I even had the dark smudges around my eyes. Called myself 'Aunty Fester'. We have to keep our sense of humour and keep smiling when we can even though it's sometimes hard. Keep looking for the silver lining like having your partner home.
I hope you have many more up days Hazel.
Love Janey xxx