The Worst Thing, That was the Best Thing, That Ever Happened to Me
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https://doi.org/10.65828/c1rxpt89Keywords:
Rheumatoid arthritis, transitions, chronic pain, acceptance, identity, Spinelli, self-disclosure, disturbances With many thanks to Professor Ernesto Spinelli, for the comfort, friendship and guidance you have given me along the journey.Abstract
At age thirty, I was diagnosed with hereditary rheumatoid arthritis and informed by my rheumatologist that due to the disease, my police and sport careers were over. Thus, began a transition from policing to psychology. I reflect on my journey through the eyes of an existentially oriented psychologist and how these experiences inform my current practice with clients experiencing similar concerns.
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