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August 25, 2025 β€’ 14 mins

S5E20: A Surprise -- And Not The Good Kind

Keywords: Long COVID, workers' compensation, health challenges, disability retirement, mental health, personal stories, resilience, navigating bureaucracy, support systems, coping strategies

Summary: In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie shares her personal journey navigating the complexities of the workers' compensation system while dealing with long COVID. She discusses the challenges of returning to work, the emotional toll of bureaucratic processes, and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook despite the difficulties. Katherine emphasizes the need for support and understanding from others as she balances her health and responsibilities.

Takeaways:

  • Katherine received a light duty job offer from HR.
  • She feels frustrated with the workers' comp system.
  • Maintaining a positive mindset is crucial for her.
  • She is grateful for the support she has received.
  • Katherine is concerned about the impact of returning to work.
  • She emphasizes the importance of being honest about her health.
  • Navigating bureaucracy can be emotionally taxing.
  • Katherine reflects on the financial implications of her situation.
  • She acknowledges the luck of having workers' comp benefits.
  • Vulnerability and honesty help connect with others.


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