Wow, so many familar 'faces'. Feels like coming home.
Karliann, so sorry to hear of your loss.

Bnt Gal, thank you so much for letting me know of this site. I've been stumbling around in the dark all summer.

I lost my job of 24 years on July 14. They eliminated my position. Funding wasn't the problem; I had obtained much of it. My guess is my worsening MS and heart attack didn't fit the bill, so to speak. This after struggling to miss as little as possible, not missing a single day the last quarter of the year and having had an excellent performance review.

Ah well. After some time freaking out, I applied for short term disability from old agency's insurance. This was during my two weeks severance pay. I was approved. I also decided I need to work some for my own mental health and health insurance. I got a job 21 hrs a week, teaching ESL to adults in a family literacy program, and will continue to receive the disability part time.

In terms of pay, I am working to pay insurance. This first pay, I will owe them. But it truly is worth it. I'm doing what I love. Funding is only set for this school year, and we'll see if we are renewed. Meanwhile, life goes on.

MS has decided to whip my tail however. Walking is more than difficult and this new school is tough. Girl's room is about a mile away. I'll figure it out I guess.

Anyway, wonderful to have found this place. Thank you, Dar.
-Susan