I finally told them I needed to step away to get well, and I did it without falling apart. I filed what I had to, held my ground, and kept my job and my paycheck safe while my body mended. For once I put my own healing first, and the world didn't end.
More people experience this than they realize.
You took the leave you needed and protected yourself while you healed.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.