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[rdfreak]

Hi all,

I've just joined before; thanks for having me. I already posted a thread seeking advice (in the relationships and family topic) but thought I should just say hi too and introduce myself apart from my current main problem to do with my most recent relationship breakup.

I'm 38-years young from Melbourne. I've been blind since birth and use a screen reader to use the computer.

I was formally diagnosed with Depression in 2003 though I know I had it for a long long time before that even back to when I was a teenager.

I had a Kidney transplant in 2014 in which Dad donated.

I do work fulltime but after seven years, I am looking for something else. I don't get along with most of my team members which makes things very difficultThis is mainly, but not entirely, why I wish to leave and find something else.

I live with my third guide dog and two cats.

Looking forward to hopefully being able to help some of you, and in turn, getting some much needed advice on several topics.

Cheers!

[Quercus]

Hello rdfreak and welcome,

You mentioned another thread... Do you think you could post the title here so everyone can follow your story in one place? I can't seem to find it and am curious to know what you need support with.

You're experiences will be most welcome and valued here. We really do need people with a variety of life experiences who want to help others too. What sort of employment field were you looking at changing into?

I hope you stick around the forums and join in wherever appeals to you. We're happy to have you join us.

Nat

[geoff]

hello Rdfreak, welcome to the site and thanks for posting your comment.

Firstly I think you are amazing to be able to read the computer by using a screen reader, and I feel very sorry for you for several reasons,

-that unfortunately you are unable to have your sight

-that you had to undergo a kidney transplant which your Dad was so good to provide for you

-and that you are suffering from depression, so all of this means that you have been uphill battles for a long time.

After working for 7 years in this particular job there maybe a chance that you have 'outgrown' your capacity, in other words, not only don't you get on with other team members maybe because you may also have reached your work limit so you want another challenge.

Your depression maybe a factor and suggest that you book an appointment with your doctor because you can't overcome this by yourself and you have had enough to cope with at a young age of 38.

I'm sure your experience in life would be a great bonus to many people and would love to hear back from you. Geoff.