Hi, @j0318.
Retirement, from a cancer treatment and/or from a career absolutely does bring about that sense of serenity. I can only imagine how you felt after that last cancer treatment!

Regarding retirement from careers, I know people who retired and found new jobs...not because they needed to work, but because they didn't know what to do with their newly found free time. I thought I would be like that when I retired. I thought I'd want to work until they had to carry me out. But once I did retire, I found such a serene and less stressful way of life than I'd known for decades. So, although I loved my job, I left and didn't look back. I'm now able to enjoy those calm and peaceful activities like you mentioned. So, I guess my happy place is retirement! 😊

And I just want to let you know that reading about and learning more about your journey has been an inspiration to me and others. I love reading your posts, as they are always hopeful and uplifting. Keep on posting! 😊💕

@j0318 @my44

It sounds like we have many experiences in common! I too retired from a job I loved a year after I had my last treatment. It’s something I never thought I would do as my job was such a big part of my life. I loved my clients and my work mates. The thought that I might be done was a shock when it crept into my mind. I’d lost the drive and the competitive spirit while staring into the abyss. I’d worked through treatment. It helped me get up and get stuck in. My clients and work mates were so kind and supportive. They got used to waking up to emails sent at all hours of the night, knowing I was feeling great and might need a nano nap during the day.

I too took to retirement like a duck to water. I’ve not regretted it one moment. I’m loving the freedom and the more serene pace. I’m making up for not having time to do so many things before!

There is so much to do, including sitting smelling the roses! 🌹 🙏😊🏆