so, to continue my story, 6 years ago, I was working as a hospice nurse case manager. One early morning, I was out on a time of death visit at a patients home. I was preparing a body for viewing by the family and attempted to reposition them. They were much heavier than I anticipated and I suffered an injury to my back.

This one action, resulted in a whole new journey. I went the usual route, doctors visit, physical therapy, reduced work hours, unfortunately my employer was neglectful and unsympathetic. They did not handle things well and I really struggled to advocate for myself. I truly thought that I would get treatment, go back to work and resume my life as I had planned.
Again, I thought, great! I will have this surgery, recover and get back on track. Again, this was not how it went.