I know that each of us are struggling in some capacity or the other, and I’m just looking back on how times were a couple of years ago compared to now. It seems that every day things get a little harder and harder. In 2020 I was working a job that I truly enjoyed, and it was even better when I was able to work from home. I’ve been in Customer Service for over 15 years and I love helping people. I was working for the State of Wisconsin Unemployment, and I really enjoyed my job. My journey began in 2022 when I was diagnosed with Lung Cancer which forced me to take leave from my job to fight this battle. It was a long journey, and eventually I was forced to retire early because of the time I needed for my treatment. Even though I’m not cancer free, I’m still here, and I thank God for the time he’s giving me. Now that I’m feeling so much better, I have been ready to go back to work, but I feel like I’m being discriminated against because of my age. I’ve filled out so many applications, and now because of how times are now, my want has turned into need because things are so expensive now. Even though, yes, I’m an older adult, but my mind is still very sharp, I’m tech savvy, I have 2 degrees, but it seems none of that matters. Some days I want to give up, but then I think to myself I’m not a quitter, and I start all over again. I tell you the struggle is very real, and I’m just going to hold on to my faith, and trust in God to bring me through this journey. #TheStruggleIsReal