You’re thinking of your 20 years seniority and everything you have with your current company in terms of what you’ll lose. But that kind of experience and dedication is exactly what might land you a good job elsewhere. Why not start looking and see what you can find? If you find something that’s a good fit, then you can quit your current job. If you don’t find anything, then you’ve still got a good job in the meantime.

My dad switched careers in his 40s and was much happier for it. It’s tough to do, but it might be worth it.

It’s tough to see someone decline because of Parkinson’s. My grandfather has declined quite quickly because of it. At the same time, I see it as a reminder to myself to live well in the present moment, because I don’t know how much time and good health God will give me. Everyone dies at some point and I think God allows diseases like Parkinson’s, because they make it easier to let go of life. But at the same time, allow yourself to grieve. You are losing someone of your dad in a very real sense, so be willing to acknowledge that it’s painful.

Studies typically show that people are least happy when they are middle aged. You’re probably at one of the lowest points in your life. It may feel like it’s all downhill from here, but at least statistically speaking, that’s unlikely.