I am thinking about going on ssi but still work parttime. I have 2 boys 10 and 12 that rely on me for there well being. My wife works hard and this will be a true test. I have worked for 45 hours a week for as long as i can remember. My body is telling me to slow down but i am a proud man and cant think of how i will feel the first time my kids need something and i have to tell them we cant afford it. I guess what i am asking is, what do other people think about this and what you would do.
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37 YEAR OLD THINKING ABOUT GOING ON SSI
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I am thinking about going on ssi but still work parttime. I have 2 boys 10 and 12 that rely on me for there well being. My wife works hard and this will be a true test. I have worked for 45 hours a week for as long as i can remember. My body is telling me to slow down but i am a proud man and cant think of how i will feel the first time my kids need something and i have to tell them we cant afford it. I guess what i am asking is, what do other people think about this and what you would do.
I am thinking about going on ssi but still work parttime. I have 2 boys 10 and 12 that rely on me for there well being. My wife works hard and this will be a true test. I have worked for 45 hours a week for as long as i can remember. My body is telling me to slow down but i am a proud man and cant think of how i will feel the first time my kids need something and i have to tell them we cant afford it. I guess what i am asking is, what do other people think about this and what you would do.
I am thinking about going on ssi but still work parttime. I have 2 boys 10 and 12 that rely on me for there well being. My wife works hard and this will be a true test. I have worked for 45 hours a week for as long as i can remember. My body is telling me to slow down but i am a proud man and cant think of how i will feel the first time my kids need something and i have to tell them we cant afford it. I guess what i am asking is, what do other people think about this and what you would do.
I am thinking about going on ssi but still work parttime. I have 2 boys 10 and 12 that rely on me for there well being. My wife works hard and this will be a true test. I have worked for 45 hours a week for as long as i can remember. My body is telling me to slow down but i am a proud man and cant think of how i will feel the first time my kids need something and i have to tell them we cant afford it. I guess what i am asking is, what do other people think about this and what you would do.
I had to make that decision a few years ago..
It was a hard one for sure..
At the time i worked, we owned a pizzeria, it was my medical. we have 2 young children relying on us, so many things to consider ..
I just wasn't sure if i would get it, how long it would take. So many ?'s .
I felt like i was killing myself at one point and decided to go ahead w/ it (i had already gotten plenty of info for my state and spoke to Beth Suffien (sp) about it)
It was truly the BEST decision for me.. Now my "job" is staying as healthy as possible, for as long as possible, to be able to watch my kids grow up and enjoy my life for as many years as possible ...
I hope and pray that your decision will give you the peace of mind that you deserve.. If you want to talk pm me... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni
It was a hard one for sure..
At the time i worked, we owned a pizzeria, it was my medical. we have 2 young children relying on us, so many things to consider ..
I just wasn't sure if i would get it, how long it would take. So many ?'s .
I felt like i was killing myself at one point and decided to go ahead w/ it (i had already gotten plenty of info for my state and spoke to Beth Suffien (sp) about it)
It was truly the BEST decision for me.. Now my "job" is staying as healthy as possible, for as long as possible, to be able to watch my kids grow up and enjoy my life for as many years as possible ...
I hope and pray that your decision will give you the peace of mind that you deserve.. If you want to talk pm me... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni
I had to make that decision a few years ago..
It was a hard one for sure..
At the time i worked, we owned a pizzeria, it was my medical. we have 2 young children relying on us, so many things to consider ..
I just wasn't sure if i would get it, how long it would take. So many ?'s .
I felt like i was killing myself at one point and decided to go ahead w/ it (i had already gotten plenty of info for my state and spoke to Beth Suffien (sp) about it)
It was truly the BEST decision for me.. Now my "job" is staying as healthy as possible, for as long as possible, to be able to watch my kids grow up and enjoy my life for as many years as possible ...
I hope and pray that your decision will give you the peace of mind that you deserve.. If you want to talk pm me... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni
It was a hard one for sure..
At the time i worked, we owned a pizzeria, it was my medical. we have 2 young children relying on us, so many things to consider ..
I just wasn't sure if i would get it, how long it would take. So many ?'s .
I felt like i was killing myself at one point and decided to go ahead w/ it (i had already gotten plenty of info for my state and spoke to Beth Suffien (sp) about it)
It was truly the BEST decision for me.. Now my "job" is staying as healthy as possible, for as long as possible, to be able to watch my kids grow up and enjoy my life for as many years as possible ...
I hope and pray that your decision will give you the peace of mind that you deserve.. If you want to talk pm me... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni
I had to make that decision a few years ago..
It was a hard one for sure..
At the time i worked, we owned a pizzeria, it was my medical. we have 2 young children relying on us, so many things to consider ..
I just wasn't sure if i would get it, how long it would take. So many ?'s .
I felt like i was killing myself at one point and decided to go ahead w/ it (i had already gotten plenty of info for my state and spoke to Beth Suffien (sp) about it)
It was truly the BEST decision for me.. Now my "job" is staying as healthy as possible, for as long as possible, to be able to watch my kids grow up and enjoy my life for as many years as possible ...
I hope and pray that your decision will give you the peace of mind that you deserve.. If you want to talk pm me... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni
It was a hard one for sure..
At the time i worked, we owned a pizzeria, it was my medical. we have 2 young children relying on us, so many things to consider ..
I just wasn't sure if i would get it, how long it would take. So many ?'s .
I felt like i was killing myself at one point and decided to go ahead w/ it (i had already gotten plenty of info for my state and spoke to Beth Suffien (sp) about it)
It was truly the BEST decision for me.. Now my "job" is staying as healthy as possible, for as long as possible, to be able to watch my kids grow up and enjoy my life for as many years as possible ...
I hope and pray that your decision will give you the peace of mind that you deserve.. If you want to talk pm me... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni
I had to make that decision a few years ago..
It was a hard one for sure..
At the time i worked, we owned a pizzeria, it was my medical. we have 2 young children relying on us, so many things to consider ..
I just wasn't sure if i would get it, how long it would take. So many ?'s .
I felt like i was killing myself at one point and decided to go ahead w/ it (i had already gotten plenty of info for my state and spoke to Beth Suffien (sp) about it)
It was truly the BEST decision for me.. Now my "job" is staying as healthy as possible, for as long as possible, to be able to watch my kids grow up and enjoy my life for as many years as possible ...
I hope and pray that your decision will give you the peace of mind that you deserve.. If you want to talk pm me... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni
It was a hard one for sure..
At the time i worked, we owned a pizzeria, it was my medical. we have 2 young children relying on us, so many things to consider ..
I just wasn't sure if i would get it, how long it would take. So many ?'s .
I felt like i was killing myself at one point and decided to go ahead w/ it (i had already gotten plenty of info for my state and spoke to Beth Suffien (sp) about it)
It was truly the BEST decision for me.. Now my "job" is staying as healthy as possible, for as long as possible, to be able to watch my kids grow up and enjoy my life for as many years as possible ...
I hope and pray that your decision will give you the peace of mind that you deserve.. If you want to talk pm me... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni
I had to make that decision a few years ago..
<br />It was a hard one for sure..
<br /> At the time i worked, we owned a pizzeria, it was my medical. we have 2 young children relying on us, so many things to consider ..
<br /> I just wasn't sure if i would get it, how long it would take. So many ?'s .
<br />
<br />I felt like i was killing myself at one point and decided to go ahead w/ it (i had already gotten plenty of info for my state and spoke to Beth Suffien (sp) about it)
<br />It was truly the BEST decision for me.. Now my "job" is staying as healthy as possible, for as long as possible, to be able to watch my kids grow up and enjoy my life for as many years as possible ...
<br />I hope and pray that your decision will give you the peace of mind that you deserve.. If you want to talk pm me... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni
<br />It was a hard one for sure..
<br /> At the time i worked, we owned a pizzeria, it was my medical. we have 2 young children relying on us, so many things to consider ..
<br /> I just wasn't sure if i would get it, how long it would take. So many ?'s .
<br />
<br />I felt like i was killing myself at one point and decided to go ahead w/ it (i had already gotten plenty of info for my state and spoke to Beth Suffien (sp) about it)
<br />It was truly the BEST decision for me.. Now my "job" is staying as healthy as possible, for as long as possible, to be able to watch my kids grow up and enjoy my life for as many years as possible ...
<br />I hope and pray that your decision will give you the peace of mind that you deserve.. If you want to talk pm me... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> joni
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hopesiris
Guest
I'm your age and though my CF is mild so I don't get SSDI, I stopped working last year to be a stay at home mom with my daughter Amelia (no CF), who is now almost 6 months old. Living on one/lower income is an adjustment and a little budgeting can go a long way. What we do is scrimp on stuff that we can get cheaper with a little effort and splurge when we really want or need something.
I am one of 4 kids and my husband is one of 5, both of us grew up without much money or luxuries. Depending on your lifestyle, are there ways you can put aside a little cash for when your boys really want something? Maybe putting a portion of money they receive at birthdays, holidays, etc into a passbook savings account they can learn to manage?
It has been great to slow down, I had a very healthy winter this year. I'm sure you will get lots of good input on this, not all families have 2 parents working but somehow we do it!
Take care,
Bonnie
I am one of 4 kids and my husband is one of 5, both of us grew up without much money or luxuries. Depending on your lifestyle, are there ways you can put aside a little cash for when your boys really want something? Maybe putting a portion of money they receive at birthdays, holidays, etc into a passbook savings account they can learn to manage?
It has been great to slow down, I had a very healthy winter this year. I'm sure you will get lots of good input on this, not all families have 2 parents working but somehow we do it!
Take care,
Bonnie
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hopesiris
Guest
I'm your age and though my CF is mild so I don't get SSDI, I stopped working last year to be a stay at home mom with my daughter Amelia (no CF), who is now almost 6 months old. Living on one/lower income is an adjustment and a little budgeting can go a long way. What we do is scrimp on stuff that we can get cheaper with a little effort and splurge when we really want or need something.
I am one of 4 kids and my husband is one of 5, both of us grew up without much money or luxuries. Depending on your lifestyle, are there ways you can put aside a little cash for when your boys really want something? Maybe putting a portion of money they receive at birthdays, holidays, etc into a passbook savings account they can learn to manage?
It has been great to slow down, I had a very healthy winter this year. I'm sure you will get lots of good input on this, not all families have 2 parents working but somehow we do it!
Take care,
Bonnie
I am one of 4 kids and my husband is one of 5, both of us grew up without much money or luxuries. Depending on your lifestyle, are there ways you can put aside a little cash for when your boys really want something? Maybe putting a portion of money they receive at birthdays, holidays, etc into a passbook savings account they can learn to manage?
It has been great to slow down, I had a very healthy winter this year. I'm sure you will get lots of good input on this, not all families have 2 parents working but somehow we do it!
Take care,
Bonnie
H
hopesiris
Guest
I'm your age and though my CF is mild so I don't get SSDI, I stopped working last year to be a stay at home mom with my daughter Amelia (no CF), who is now almost 6 months old. Living on one/lower income is an adjustment and a little budgeting can go a long way. What we do is scrimp on stuff that we can get cheaper with a little effort and splurge when we really want or need something.
I am one of 4 kids and my husband is one of 5, both of us grew up without much money or luxuries. Depending on your lifestyle, are there ways you can put aside a little cash for when your boys really want something? Maybe putting a portion of money they receive at birthdays, holidays, etc into a passbook savings account they can learn to manage?
It has been great to slow down, I had a very healthy winter this year. I'm sure you will get lots of good input on this, not all families have 2 parents working but somehow we do it!
Take care,
Bonnie
I am one of 4 kids and my husband is one of 5, both of us grew up without much money or luxuries. Depending on your lifestyle, are there ways you can put aside a little cash for when your boys really want something? Maybe putting a portion of money they receive at birthdays, holidays, etc into a passbook savings account they can learn to manage?
It has been great to slow down, I had a very healthy winter this year. I'm sure you will get lots of good input on this, not all families have 2 parents working but somehow we do it!
Take care,
Bonnie
H
hopesiris
Guest
I'm your age and though my CF is mild so I don't get SSDI, I stopped working last year to be a stay at home mom with my daughter Amelia (no CF), who is now almost 6 months old. Living on one/lower income is an adjustment and a little budgeting can go a long way. What we do is scrimp on stuff that we can get cheaper with a little effort and splurge when we really want or need something.
I am one of 4 kids and my husband is one of 5, both of us grew up without much money or luxuries. Depending on your lifestyle, are there ways you can put aside a little cash for when your boys really want something? Maybe putting a portion of money they receive at birthdays, holidays, etc into a passbook savings account they can learn to manage?
It has been great to slow down, I had a very healthy winter this year. I'm sure you will get lots of good input on this, not all families have 2 parents working but somehow we do it!
Take care,
Bonnie
I am one of 4 kids and my husband is one of 5, both of us grew up without much money or luxuries. Depending on your lifestyle, are there ways you can put aside a little cash for when your boys really want something? Maybe putting a portion of money they receive at birthdays, holidays, etc into a passbook savings account they can learn to manage?
It has been great to slow down, I had a very healthy winter this year. I'm sure you will get lots of good input on this, not all families have 2 parents working but somehow we do it!
Take care,
Bonnie
H
hopesiris
Guest
I'm your age and though my CF is mild so I don't get SSDI, I stopped working last year to be a stay at home mom with my daughter Amelia (no CF), who is now almost 6 months old. Living on one/lower income is an adjustment and a little budgeting can go a long way. What we do is scrimp on stuff that we can get cheaper with a little effort and splurge when we really want or need something.
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<br />I am one of 4 kids and my husband is one of 5, both of us grew up without much money or luxuries. Depending on your lifestyle, are there ways you can put aside a little cash for when your boys really want something? Maybe putting a portion of money they receive at birthdays, holidays, etc into a passbook savings account they can learn to manage?
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<br />It has been great to slow down, I had a very healthy winter this year. I'm sure you will get lots of good input on this, not all families have 2 parents working but somehow we do it!
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<br />Take care,
<br />Bonnie
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<br />I am one of 4 kids and my husband is one of 5, both of us grew up without much money or luxuries. Depending on your lifestyle, are there ways you can put aside a little cash for when your boys really want something? Maybe putting a portion of money they receive at birthdays, holidays, etc into a passbook savings account they can learn to manage?
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<br />It has been great to slow down, I had a very healthy winter this year. I'm sure you will get lots of good input on this, not all families have 2 parents working but somehow we do it!
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<br />Take care,
<br />Bonnie
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Hi. I feel your pain...well kind of at least.
I have been on SS for a couple of years now (while being able to work part time). And just recently my husband came to me and we talked about me not working. I was SO upset at first (we own a company) with all kinds of emotions. (Just ask some of the people on here! I was a wreck).
I am now working 3 days a week and I LOVE IT (eventually I won't work at all). I feel SO much better, I have more time to do treatments, to do what I need to do, to rest, to nap, to do things around the house, etc. It's great.
I think....
1. Being around your kids more will be awesome for everyone and it might not matter as much if you cannot give them everything they want. They will have YOU and that's probably what they want most.
2.You will feel good. You need to slow down, your body is telling you that. You need to listen.
3.If you take care of yourself now, you'll probably be around a lot longer for your kids & wife. That is worth it to everyone.
So those are just my suggestions, I hope they help. It was super hard for me to give up work...but I love it now. I'm looking forward to summer and everything that holds! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Good luck to you.
<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Kelli
30 f CF
I have been on SS for a couple of years now (while being able to work part time). And just recently my husband came to me and we talked about me not working. I was SO upset at first (we own a company) with all kinds of emotions. (Just ask some of the people on here! I was a wreck).
I am now working 3 days a week and I LOVE IT (eventually I won't work at all). I feel SO much better, I have more time to do treatments, to do what I need to do, to rest, to nap, to do things around the house, etc. It's great.
I think....
1. Being around your kids more will be awesome for everyone and it might not matter as much if you cannot give them everything they want. They will have YOU and that's probably what they want most.
2.You will feel good. You need to slow down, your body is telling you that. You need to listen.
3.If you take care of yourself now, you'll probably be around a lot longer for your kids & wife. That is worth it to everyone.
So those are just my suggestions, I hope they help. It was super hard for me to give up work...but I love it now. I'm looking forward to summer and everything that holds! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Good luck to you.
<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Kelli
30 f CF
Hi. I feel your pain...well kind of at least.
I have been on SS for a couple of years now (while being able to work part time). And just recently my husband came to me and we talked about me not working. I was SO upset at first (we own a company) with all kinds of emotions. (Just ask some of the people on here! I was a wreck).
I am now working 3 days a week and I LOVE IT (eventually I won't work at all). I feel SO much better, I have more time to do treatments, to do what I need to do, to rest, to nap, to do things around the house, etc. It's great.
I think....
1. Being around your kids more will be awesome for everyone and it might not matter as much if you cannot give them everything they want. They will have YOU and that's probably what they want most.
2.You will feel good. You need to slow down, your body is telling you that. You need to listen.
3.If you take care of yourself now, you'll probably be around a lot longer for your kids & wife. That is worth it to everyone.
So those are just my suggestions, I hope they help. It was super hard for me to give up work...but I love it now. I'm looking forward to summer and everything that holds! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Good luck to you.
<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Kelli
30 f CF
I have been on SS for a couple of years now (while being able to work part time). And just recently my husband came to me and we talked about me not working. I was SO upset at first (we own a company) with all kinds of emotions. (Just ask some of the people on here! I was a wreck).
I am now working 3 days a week and I LOVE IT (eventually I won't work at all). I feel SO much better, I have more time to do treatments, to do what I need to do, to rest, to nap, to do things around the house, etc. It's great.
I think....
1. Being around your kids more will be awesome for everyone and it might not matter as much if you cannot give them everything they want. They will have YOU and that's probably what they want most.
2.You will feel good. You need to slow down, your body is telling you that. You need to listen.
3.If you take care of yourself now, you'll probably be around a lot longer for your kids & wife. That is worth it to everyone.
So those are just my suggestions, I hope they help. It was super hard for me to give up work...but I love it now. I'm looking forward to summer and everything that holds! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Good luck to you.
<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Kelli
30 f CF
Hi. I feel your pain...well kind of at least.
I have been on SS for a couple of years now (while being able to work part time). And just recently my husband came to me and we talked about me not working. I was SO upset at first (we own a company) with all kinds of emotions. (Just ask some of the people on here! I was a wreck).
I am now working 3 days a week and I LOVE IT (eventually I won't work at all). I feel SO much better, I have more time to do treatments, to do what I need to do, to rest, to nap, to do things around the house, etc. It's great.
I think....
1. Being around your kids more will be awesome for everyone and it might not matter as much if you cannot give them everything they want. They will have YOU and that's probably what they want most.
2.You will feel good. You need to slow down, your body is telling you that. You need to listen.
3.If you take care of yourself now, you'll probably be around a lot longer for your kids & wife. That is worth it to everyone.
So those are just my suggestions, I hope they help. It was super hard for me to give up work...but I love it now. I'm looking forward to summer and everything that holds! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Good luck to you.
<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Kelli
30 f CF
I have been on SS for a couple of years now (while being able to work part time). And just recently my husband came to me and we talked about me not working. I was SO upset at first (we own a company) with all kinds of emotions. (Just ask some of the people on here! I was a wreck).
I am now working 3 days a week and I LOVE IT (eventually I won't work at all). I feel SO much better, I have more time to do treatments, to do what I need to do, to rest, to nap, to do things around the house, etc. It's great.
I think....
1. Being around your kids more will be awesome for everyone and it might not matter as much if you cannot give them everything they want. They will have YOU and that's probably what they want most.
2.You will feel good. You need to slow down, your body is telling you that. You need to listen.
3.If you take care of yourself now, you'll probably be around a lot longer for your kids & wife. That is worth it to everyone.
So those are just my suggestions, I hope they help. It was super hard for me to give up work...but I love it now. I'm looking forward to summer and everything that holds! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Good luck to you.
<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Kelli
30 f CF
Hi. I feel your pain...well kind of at least.
I have been on SS for a couple of years now (while being able to work part time). And just recently my husband came to me and we talked about me not working. I was SO upset at first (we own a company) with all kinds of emotions. (Just ask some of the people on here! I was a wreck).
I am now working 3 days a week and I LOVE IT (eventually I won't work at all). I feel SO much better, I have more time to do treatments, to do what I need to do, to rest, to nap, to do things around the house, etc. It's great.
I think....
1. Being around your kids more will be awesome for everyone and it might not matter as much if you cannot give them everything they want. They will have YOU and that's probably what they want most.
2.You will feel good. You need to slow down, your body is telling you that. You need to listen.
3.If you take care of yourself now, you'll probably be around a lot longer for your kids & wife. That is worth it to everyone.
So those are just my suggestions, I hope they help. It was super hard for me to give up work...but I love it now. I'm looking forward to summer and everything that holds! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Good luck to you.
<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Kelli
30 f CF
I have been on SS for a couple of years now (while being able to work part time). And just recently my husband came to me and we talked about me not working. I was SO upset at first (we own a company) with all kinds of emotions. (Just ask some of the people on here! I was a wreck).
I am now working 3 days a week and I LOVE IT (eventually I won't work at all). I feel SO much better, I have more time to do treatments, to do what I need to do, to rest, to nap, to do things around the house, etc. It's great.
I think....
1. Being around your kids more will be awesome for everyone and it might not matter as much if you cannot give them everything they want. They will have YOU and that's probably what they want most.
2.You will feel good. You need to slow down, your body is telling you that. You need to listen.
3.If you take care of yourself now, you'll probably be around a lot longer for your kids & wife. That is worth it to everyone.
So those are just my suggestions, I hope they help. It was super hard for me to give up work...but I love it now. I'm looking forward to summer and everything that holds! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Good luck to you.
<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Kelli
30 f CF
Hi. I feel your pain...well kind of at least.
<br />
<br />I have been on SS for a couple of years now (while being able to work part time). And just recently my husband came to me and we talked about me not working. I was SO upset at first (we own a company) with all kinds of emotions. (Just ask some of the people on here! I was a wreck).
<br />
<br />I am now working 3 days a week and I LOVE IT (eventually I won't work at all). I feel SO much better, I have more time to do treatments, to do what I need to do, to rest, to nap, to do things around the house, etc. It's great.
<br />
<br />I think....
<br />1. Being around your kids more will be awesome for everyone and it might not matter as much if you cannot give them everything they want. They will have YOU and that's probably what they want most.
<br />
<br />2.You will feel good. You need to slow down, your body is telling you that. You need to listen.
<br />
<br />3.If you take care of yourself now, you'll probably be around a lot longer for your kids & wife. That is worth it to everyone.
<br />
<br />So those are just my suggestions, I hope they help. It was super hard for me to give up work...but I love it now. I'm looking forward to summer and everything that holds! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
<br />
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<br />Good luck to you.
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<br />Kelli
<br />30 f CF
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<br />I have been on SS for a couple of years now (while being able to work part time). And just recently my husband came to me and we talked about me not working. I was SO upset at first (we own a company) with all kinds of emotions. (Just ask some of the people on here! I was a wreck).
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<br />I am now working 3 days a week and I LOVE IT (eventually I won't work at all). I feel SO much better, I have more time to do treatments, to do what I need to do, to rest, to nap, to do things around the house, etc. It's great.
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<br />1. Being around your kids more will be awesome for everyone and it might not matter as much if you cannot give them everything they want. They will have YOU and that's probably what they want most.
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<br />2.You will feel good. You need to slow down, your body is telling you that. You need to listen.
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<br />3.If you take care of yourself now, you'll probably be around a lot longer for your kids & wife. That is worth it to everyone.
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<br />So those are just my suggestions, I hope they help. It was super hard for me to give up work...but I love it now. I'm looking forward to summer and everything that holds! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
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<br />Good luck to you.
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<br />Kelli
<br />30 f CF
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