I remember reading this the first time it was posted. I had been diagnosed for almost three years. The year before the name of my disease had been much more benign and easier to hide so, naturally I quit my job with long term disability and joined in a partnership with one other CPA two more staff and no insurance. By doing that I confirmed the ET dx. Only two months into the new business I got the word. By the time you posted this I was planning my uncompensated departure. Reading your incredibly honest and trusting account of debt and Christmas my fears of the consequences of leaving work were crystalized.

I had reached the point that I went to bed every night wondering who would sue me as a result of the work I had done that day. In the end those fears overtook the financial worries and I did quit. I wasn’t alone in leaving work, I knew others had done it. I knew, having read and re-read this piece that that it was possible to remain calm and cope no matter what happened.

It was the best decision I ever made and the making of it was enhanced even enabled by this thoughtful, generous and personal post.

Thanks again.
PK