A 'Mandated Retiree'

[JoshEv]

Hello, my name's Josh. Married in '03, started teaching in '03, dx'd in '07, officially disabled in '12. Now, I prefer mandated retiree to disabled. There's not much else. . . but feel free to ask. Adieu.

[Seasha]

Hi Josh and welcome to MSWorld! Glad you found us and hope we can be of help to you. Love the alternative definition to disabled. I should have used this years ago.. Now I'm old enough to be officially retired.

Hope to see more of you and don't be shy to ask any questions you need answered. We're all in this together and offer our support and knowledge whenever needed.
Take care now!

[DogMa]

Hi Josh

Glad you're here but sorry you need to be. This is a great site for information, support and learning. It's also a place you can feel safe asking most any MS-related question.
I also love "mandated retiree", although I am now old enough to be simply retired. Some days I feel like I'm working harder now than ever before though. I don't think I'm alone in that.
Looking forward to your posts.

Carol

[Jules A]

Hi and welcome!

[REG53]

Hello Josh and welcome to msw. This is a great site.

[NintendoGurlie]

Hi Mandated Retiree

Welcome to MS World! This is a wonderful place for knowledge, support and being around people who can relate. MS is different for everyone, you're sure to find someone with the same path and that has good advice around here! Post on boards, join the chat, and find great support here. I'm somewhat new and this is a great place to come to.

Take care and enjoy! Hope to see you around!

NintendoGurlie "Memphis"

[JoshEv]

Thanks!

Thanks to you all for the warm welcome.

[Mamabug]

Welcome!

I often say something similar. "I retired at age 46. I went on disability in 2008." I guess I still use the word disability, but adding the retirement concept to it gives it a more positive spin.

[limppy]

Welcome

hello and welcome this is The place for info and conversations