# Starting Fresh **URL:** \ **Category:** Blog\ **Created:** [December 18, 2014, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/t/starting-fresh/2502 "2014-12-18T15:10:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![sjp1991](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/sjp1991/32/2072_2.png) [@sjp1991](https://forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/u/sjp1991)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2014, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/t/starting-fresh/2502/1 "2014-12-18T15:10:40Z")
I decided early in life I wanted to do something in the medical profession. I was a biology-neuroscience major through college and applied to medical school my last year. I made it to the interview phase but was not accepted. That's when I realized I was relieved... I thought maybe this wasn't the right path after all. I got a job as a pharmacy technician and thought that would be a great path for me. I could still use my degree that I worked so hard for and I would be happy! I was going to apply to pharmacy school. Then I got GBS. At first, I felt sort of like my life stood still as I watched my friends around me get jobs and start their lives. I felt helpless... I think it's easy to feel that way when you can't even bathe yourself. Everyone walked on eggshells around me and told me what I couldn't do or shouldn't do and I got more and more frustrated. I thought "_I'm 23 I want to go to that concert or see that band play at that bar or go on that trip with my friends!"_ That's when my mom changed things for me. She sat down and told me _"I think you're lost... and that's ok! You've been through a traumatic experience but you are someone strong enough to pick up the pieces and make something better. Establish a goal, tell me what it is, and let me help you get there._" At this point, I still can't drive or walk without a cane or walker. She pointed out to me that those things shouldn't stop me. She's right. Today I start a new journey. I'm going to find a fun part-time job. Something I would have never done before like making candles or something. I'm going to use this as an opportunity to make my life less stressful and more fun. I invite any of you who feel the same way I do to come on my journey with me. P.S. I just found out yesterday that they make these foam tubes you can put on forks and pens that make them A LOT easier to hold... would have made my life easier months ago so I thought I would tell those who didn't know they exist! ---
**Author:** ![neverplan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/neverplan/32/2070_2.png) [@neverplan](https://forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/u/neverplan)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2014, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpolyneuropathy.org/t/starting-fresh/2502/2 "2014-12-18T20:29:47Z")
Isn't it crazy how we have our lives planned out and then something like this puts us in a total different path? I'm happy you found another outlet and you seem to have a super supportive mom! Can't wait to see your candles :)