Hi Beanie. I’m usually more of a lurker than a poster but I feel really moved to respond to your post.

I have had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for my entire adult life – more than eight years now. I have never been able to work even part time and have often despaired of ever reaching my goal of financial freedom. Since we had a (totally gorgeous) baby last year my partner has to stay home and help me, now neither of us can work. I often feel like a total loser when trying to talk to agents etc. and the inevitable question comes up “So what do you both do?”.

All is not lost as thanks to my partner we do own our house and have some cash reserves. We are also in control of our finances and save some from our pensions each fortnight.

I want so much to get into wraps but many days I can’t even get out of bed. I feel opportunities pass me by every day because I can’t get out there and grab them and with prices spiralling in our area (Far North Qld) and southern investors moving in, sometimes I wonder if I’ve already missed the boat.

All I want is a future for my family. Somehow I will find a way to make it happen. Is there anyone else with health problems on the forum and how does it affect your efforts to pursue wealth?

Philippa