My introduction/employment

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Hi Sharon,

My name is Holly. I am 34 yrs old today (it's my birthday). I read your post.

I have CMT type 1A. I was diagnosed when I was 18 yrs old- my first year of

college majoring in nursing. The Voc Rehab counsellor tried to talk me out of

being a nurse due to the CMT. But it was all that I had ever dreamed of being

since I was very young. So with a lot of hard work and determination, and pain

in my feet from the CMT- I graduated from R.N. school in 1993. I have been

employed by the same hospital for 11 yrs. now. I currently work in home health.

I had to get off the med-surg floor due to pain in my feet.

I have never regretted one minute of my career. I love what I do, even though

it is very challenging with the CMT at times. Tell your daughter to pursue

whatever her dreams are. If you set your mind to it, you can conquer more than

you think. If she wants to write to me, tell her to feel free. Maybe I can

encourage her some.

I was 23 when I got married. I have a 5 yr old daughter. I, too, grew up on a

farm. Never had horses.

Hope to hear from ya,

Holly