future she had envisioned.
In 2011, Tae’s desire to help the elderly during their time of transition encouraged her to earn certification as a Hospice volunteer. Scheduled for one to two hours a week to meet and sit with a patient was not only beneficial to the caregiver, Tae felt better about her situation.
“This is why I can't work; there's no predictability to this (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) illness.”
Postponed appointments and the inability to get out of bed proved to be too difficult to maintain her patient-care commitments. Again, Tae had to adjust to the limitations of her body. Determined to be of service, she trained with Hospice to do follow-up calls from her home (at times from her bed) to grieving loved ones after a Hospice patient passed away.
For those unable to leave their home due to various reasons (ie: chronic illness, cancer, injuries), especially if you live alone, depression and anxiety often times set in. “Life can become bleak when you're laying there day after day thinking what can I do, what do I have to contribute to society?” Tae stated.
In Her Voice...
- What life was like before
and after her diagnosis
- How a blind woman helped
her find her purpose
- Offers ways you can learn to appreciate what you can do