Leslie worked as an attorney for New York State, but after taking a five-day leave of absence, she was told to either resign or face termination. With a law degree from SUNY-Buffalo and additional experience in both the military and the Peace Corps, she never thought she’d find herself in this position. She combines a yoga regimen with constant job searching to stay positive.

Leslie says: ‘When you’re not in the workforce, you’re pretty much marginalized. You feel like you’re on the fringe of society.’ | • Watch Video

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