The Good Life: Marlena

“Who said the sky is the limit ….. there are footprints on the moon, right?” – Marlena Katene

This is the quote that I live by. Having a disability, sometimes other people place limitations on your life. There are no limits when we have a community of people around us. ⁠
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A good life is about being known, wanted and loved by a variety of people. Having options and control over one’s future. A good life is being in the driver’s seat of your life but having a solid team of people to assist should this be required. It is about being part of a community where you can give back and graciously take from it without feeling like a charity case. ⁠
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Some of my goals include finding a partner (and perhaps having a child), purchasing another house as an investment, author more books, and travel some more. These things are work in progress but my number one priority is maintaining community links and a positive group of people around me. My future is good as long as I have friends. ⁠

You can find out more about Music Journalist, Published Author, Business Owner and Skydive Enthusiast Marlena Katene’s good life here.

In our social media series #StoriesOfTheGoodLife we explore what a good life means for people with disability. People from all walks of life, living rich, full and meaningful lives on their own terms.

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