Thank you so much @Cath62. I am very much struggling with the expectations of others. I had 3 months off work, but now I'm back and people naturally expect the old me to be back. And she isn't! But it's hard to talk about that stuff at work because then people start questioning competency etc etc and its hard enough being a woman in the place I work without having to deal with everyone's curiosity. It's a bit like they expect me to be either totally fine or really really sick and in hospital. Like they can't cope with the middle ground. I guess i need to get better at communicating! I feel like every woman with breast cancer should be given a medal of some sort; and money to spend on self care. Imagine that going into the federal budget! i really appreciate you taking the time to write. Last week was an epically low point for me and i am hoping that talking more about it will help things improve now. hugs.
