
Last fall, I went on a trip to Ireland, traveling thousands of miles from my home in Illinois. I encountered many obstacles on my journey, but in the end was able to balance my energy and disability with some enjoyable ventures. I’m happy to report that I achieved my goal.

Once upon a time, my job was being professionally organized. I was the executive assistant at a major corporation in Chicago. My job entailed various administrative duties, most of them revolving around keeping people organized and where they needed to be. I was excellent at it, made a good living, and mostly felt I was…





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