To work or not to work?

Maggie, whilst I dont have MBC, I've had BC twice in 5yrs. it is such an individual journey in terms of work, only you can decide if its right for you or not. I had aspirations and was very stubborn at the onset of treatment last August...seems the Universe had other ideas. I was extremely ill through Chemo 4.5 months and couldnt work for 3 months of it. Im 11 months post Chemo and still only able to work 3 days a week. I was upset at the time as I work with Autistic Children and I wanted to work. What I realised was it worked out exactly as it was meant to....I had to learn to STOP...Ive worked hard all my life and put others before me...what I learnt to do now is I PUT ME ABOVE EVERYONE. Work comes second now to my health and what I want to do in terms of my continued recovery. A huge life lesson for me but Im finally honoring myself. No job is worth running yourself into the ground for...and yes the flipside is for alot of people its a great distraction and they are well and enjoy it. ITs incredibly personal and depends on what your journey is and feels like for you...I learnt to let go of all expectation on how I think things should be and now I just live and life is much more enjoyable. Its been a tough 5yrs doing this twice and im a single parent with no support...but I did it, and will continue to recover and hopefully get back to full time in another year. Hugs Melinda xo