I think a change would do me good.

At this point, I can only imagine that I am writing these posts for no one except for me. Maybe some people still follow, but I think most have moved on by now - which is wonderful and it means that no one is still worried about me. This makes me happy. Just wanted to say that I needed a change in my life, and after speaking with some of my colleagues, friends, and my therapist (of course!), I decided to leave my job after almost 11 years. This was so bittersweet for me, because I loved my co-workers and the relationships that I have built over the last decade. Making this decision was extremely scary for me, but I knew I needed a fresh start. The "back to office" mandate really freaked me out. I've made so many positive changes in my life since my diagnosis during Covid. I've gotten used to a different routine of working from home, walking on my treadmill, and eating healthier. The thought of being forced to go back into the office 3-4 days a week, really triggered me. I kind of got into a "ritual" of sorts, and I was super anxious to deviate from it. Also, the memories of "that place" and sitting back on the same floor I had been sitting on for years before I got sick, its just too much. I am so lucky that I found something in July and started my new job in August. It's a very different kind of company (and a lot smaller), and they don't pressure me to go into the office. I was completely open and honest about my health, and they know that I need a lot of flexibility to go to appointments, and to keep my "routine" when I want to. I feel like this is a better fit for me at this point in my life. So, that's my little update. Wish me luck, and I hope that I can truly be happy on this new journey.