Most definitely not “fine”
Hi everyone It’s hard to stay focussed when you feel so alone. This month has been extremely difficult for me as my husband has been in hospital for an operation and then recently there were complications so he was taken back in. Obviously, the worry of it all has been extremely stressful and as a result, my mental health has plummeted. My husband is my rock and without him being his usual strong self, my world is very bleak. In order to keep my sanity I turn to painting or creative work of some description. It doesn’t really matter as long as I am creating something. It’s very soothing for the soul. This has been difficult due to all the trips to hospital and the more mundane matters of keeping house. My family are a constant source of support and give me strength, but I also need my creativity to keep sane. I have always been that way. I’m normally a very private person and don’t often share my problems, always putting on a brave face. ...