I was housebound/bed bound for 3 years? I am now doing better but still have my bad days. Let me say it was worth it. If it weren’t for my baby kitten I wouldn’t be here. Oh and my other two cats. They kept me going. My kitten became my emotional support. When I was about to give up she would come on my lap and start licking me. She was in tune with me. I think animals are so important. And when a little one is growing side by side with you as you are stuck in bed they become attached and get to know you very well. Also one last thing. I am now able to garden and do so many things I couldn’t image I would be able to do a couple years ago. I am very glad I did not give up. Keep trying. It is worth the fight.