Editor’s Note: Anyone who has faced the daunting task of downsizing or clearing the contents of a loved ones property will take comfort knowing help is available. The following is my conversation with Karena Graca, owner of Twist of Fate, in her own words.

I founded this business in April of 2022 when I lost my job due to a severe illness. Sunlife determined I was no longer able to work and wanted to put me on disability for life. Since I was deemed “unemployable” I decided to make my own job.