Hi there,
Thank you so much for sharing what you are going through. It takes courage to put this kind of pain into words. It sounds like you have been dealing with an incredibly long and difficult journey with the system, and I can really hear the deep frustration and hurt that has come from not feeling seen or supported.
You are not alone in this. Others in this community have also shared their experiences navigating work cover and recovery, and I hope some will reach out to connect with you here. It can make a real difference to feel heard by people who truly understand the emotional weight of these battles.
I also want to gently acknowledge how heavy things sound for you right now. If the burden ever starts to feel too much, please remember you do not have to sit with it alone. The Beyond Blue Support Service is available 24 hours a day on 1300 22 4636 or by webchat at beyondblue.org.au. They can be a soft place to land when everything feels too hard.
We are really glad you reached out and hope you will keep using this space to share what you need to. You deserve to be heard and supported.
Take care
Sophie M
