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Learning to Advocate for Myself in the Workplace With Rheumatoid Arthritis

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When I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis over 20 years ago, I was told I was lucky because they caught it early. After suffering for months with swollen joints and extreme fatigue, I was excited to think that my life would go back to “normal.” I was very wrong.

Not long after my diagnosis, I got my dream job. It was advertised as having flexible hours and the ability to work independently.

But what I didn’t know was that my new boss lived for work, had boundless energy, and expected that from her team. Self-care was not in her vocabulary.

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