I'm so sorry you went through that, and I relate to what you say here that just knowing another way is possible is such a relief, even if sometimes we can't take it in that moment. Also, you've reminded me of my time in hospital, me and my doctor shared such a dark sense of humour around why I was in hospital - it would have sounded very strange to outsiders, but that humour got me through!
I'm so sorry you went through that, and I relate to what you say here that just knowing another way is possible is such a relief, even if sometimes we can't take it in that moment. Also, you've reminded me of my time in hospital, me and my doctor shared such a dark sense of humour around why I was in hospital - it would have sounded very strange to outsiders, but that humour got me through!
aha, I wouldn't trade my dark sense of humour for (almost) anything -- such a good (and often hard-earned) quality to have ;)