Due to ongoing health issues caused by my Stem Cell Transplant, it sounds like I'm going to be moving into retirement much earlier than I had intended. As many of you may know, I worked a ton of hours when COVID-19 first hit the USA. Well, those demands on my body caused a whole host of symptoms to reappear and I've been forced to stop working again entirely. Today I got the news that the Oncologist, Cardiologist and Specialist dealing with the chronic fatigue held their teleconference and that I need to stop gainful employment, as my body simply can no longer support that activity level. I'm not sure whether to celebrate or cry. Granted, I'll be turning 60 yet this year, but I've enjoyed my work all these years. How do you fill your days? Are you able to find meaningful activities to help maintain a structure to your life? My husband still has several years to work, so traveling or doing things together won't be able to happen yet.
Please share your experiences and lessons.
Thanks