Dunstan Nicol-Wilson

I hope you remember that healing takes time, and that you don’t have to do it alone.

When people asked if I was OK, I defaulted to "I'm fine." But beneath the surface was a tangle of self-blame, doubt, and frustration that I hadn't fully processed.

In that state, all my commitments, work, meetings, therapy sessions, and appointments faded away. All I could focus on was survival.

I've often wondered what I've learned from past relationships and what emotional setbacks I've had to overcome, particularly the insecurities that arise when you live with a chronic condition like this.

When a crisis starts, it feels like the peaceful existence I once knew is crumbling away.

To be complete, a man must be nurturing, resilient, emotionally available, open, and more.