I started quietly. Nervous. Unsure. But hopeful for the first time in a long time. We were living pay cheque to pay cheque. My husband was working long hours. And even though we were doing our best, it still felt like we were constantly trying to catch up. I didn’t want a huge, dramatic change. I just wanted options. I wanted breathing room. I wanted to contribute without burning myself out. I wanted to travel more with my family and say yes to experiences without worrying about every dollar. Bu