I’m extremely fortunate to work from home full-time. There are exceptions when I need to physically go to the nearest office, but they are rare and few, and I’m grateful for that.
Yesterday, I had to go to the office and gave it my all. In the evening, I started experiencing signs of a flare-up: my pain intensified, my muscles tightened, and I got a migraine. I had a really rough night because of the pain, and now, as I start my workday, I’m in significant discomfort. I can barely move today. Fortunately, all I need is a laptop and a comfortable chair, so forget the home office today; I’ll be working on the living room couch.
Working from home has enabled me to work during flare-ups and reserve my vacation days for actual relaxation.
I would love to see more job opportunities that allow individuals living with disabilities to work from home, at least on their bad days, without facing negative consequences.
Before COVID-19, I could only find jobs that paid half the salary I earned in an office for the same role. I’m delighted to see that many employers have changed their perspective on remote work since then, and I hope this trend continues to grow over time.
The pain is real! 
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