Hi Alex,
Another of the Aussie clan swinging by to give you a warm Aussie welcome to Susan's family. It's not mandatory to be 8 snags short of the barbie (nuts, crazy, give it what ever name you're happy with) to be in this family; but it sure goes a L-O-N-G way in helping you to hang on. I thought it never effect, effect, effect, effected me either.
You appear to have a well balanced approach to your situation. This no doubt will help you through those rougher passages. Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. I hope your stay is long and fruitful. In the meantime, be safe, well and happy.
Lotsa huggs
Catherine