Kathy was a full-time housewife dabbling in her art after a career at IBM. She was a college graduate with a major in art design. In 2000, at the age of 42, her husband had a cerebral hemorrhage. He could not work, and Kathy became the sole money earner through her art. She redesigned herself and has become a professional artist, taking students to Cuba, Italy, France, and various places in the US. She teaches as Kennesaw State University and Chastain Park and has her own studio. Kathy and her husband live downtown in a 1500 sq ft condo compared to the 6000 sq. ft. house they had in the suburbs. She has an international reputation, successfully sells on ETSY, and does workshops all over. She adapted to a significant life change and made it work.
Shift Happens
by Christine M. Riordan, Ph.D.