I agree it’s healthy to talk about it and work through it . It’s ultra frustrating when you are good at something you enjoy and your body is stopping you from doing it .
I’m a musician , I play lead guitar and sing Harmony or lead in 3 different bands here in Az - since Jan 1 my voice hasn’t been 100 percent due to a nasty flu , a subsequent sinus infection , and massive seasonal allergies one after another - there are days I’m so frustrated by it and that’s only for 3 Months - Heaney is dealing with years - I hope he can get healthy and stay that way he’s a talented guy