I Quit Today

It’s been a long time coming! After months of battling MS (Multiple Sclerosis), gambling with my health, and working without a pay raise in eight years (Yes, you read that correctly), I gave my notice to my Department Chair that I will not be returning next semester.

Why now? I’m no longer effective! Why now? Some days, I am physically unable to stand on my feet, much less lecture non- stop for four plus hours. Why now? Because at 45, (I just had…