Work as a Remedy Good Practices Book EN

My name is Mariluz, and I am 45 years old. I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) at the age of 25. MS is a chronic illness that affects the central nervous system, disrupting communication between the brain and the rest of the body. It can cause a wide range of symptoms, including fatigue, muscle weakness, mobility issues, and cognitive difficulties, which vary from person to person. At the time of my diagnosis, I was expecting a child, and the news was a heavy blow. I had to face not only the uncertainty of motherhood but also the unpredictability of my condition. The symptoms forced me to put work aside and focus entirely on my health and my family, trying to adapt to a new reality I had never imagined. Mariluz, 45 Years later, when my financial situation required it, I decided to look for a job again. Eventually, I found a position in a job designated for people with disabilities, working in the cleaning sector in my town. My situation was no longer that of a young woman full of energy, but that of a 45-year-old woman dealing with constant pain, extreme fatigue, and a general feeling of heaviness. I had to turn down many job opportunities because they required standing for long hours or lifting heavy objects, which made me feel useless and discouraged.