What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months?
Cash flow.
Two simple words that dictate so much of my life.
Every month, it’s the same battle—stretching every euro, making sure the essentials are covered, and trying to squeeze out just a little extra.
Not for luxuries, but just to breathe a little easier.
My story isn’t unique, but it’s mine.
About ten years ago, chronic pain forced me to quit traditional work.
No benefits, no safety net—just me, my body that doesn’t always cooperate, and the reality that I still had to provide.
So, I did what many do in my position: I worked for myself.
But when you have limited “spoons“—a term many in the chronic illness community know well—you have to be strategic.
And for me, my spoons go to my kids first. They get the best of me, whatever that looks like each day.
Then, if I have anything left, I use it to try and make money.
Some days, that’s enough. Other days, it’s not.
If I’m being honest, it’s hard.
I worked hard when I could, and I have a roof over my head. That in itself is something to be grateful for. The life I’ve built, despite the challenges, is one I love.
It’s a life filled with joy, deep connections, and a resilience I never knew I had.
But still, it would be nice—to not have to count every penny, to not have the weight of cash flow looming over me every month.
Guess what though – I keep going like so many and have gratitude for the joys I do have!
One spoon at a time.
