> Then I realized that I actually enjoy working and I don't see myself sitting on my ass doing nothing. What happens when you're diagnosed with a serious, care

> Then I realized that I actually enjoy working and I don't see myself sitting on my ass doing nothing. What happens when you're diagnosed with a serious, career-ending chronic disease? Financial independence has nothing to do with having a relaxing retirement at a young age. I wish I had realized this younger, for multiple reasons.