Awesome post, @Karen_C - you are indeed a very resilient person & have taken the bull by the horns. Shame about your fractures & surgeries - that would have been hard. Good that you are driving again. Having that independence makes SO much difference.
Oh dear - the 'dark humour' - feel free to put anything up here - :
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/19807/a-bit-naughty-but-funny-show-us-your-naughty-ones-please-note-some-posts-may-offend#latestI agree re the work issue - anyone who is handling their treatment well & can perform their jobs to the required standard should be allow to continue working .....
I'm with you on the optimism ..... I just keep doing what I love doing for as long as I can ... and will face any curve balls as they come.
take care & all the best xxx