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I typically keep my personal and professional lives separate on LinkedIn, but the reality is that those lives are constantly intersecting. A few months ago, I gave birth to our second baby, who is just as perfect and wonderful as his father and sister. Since his arrival, RESPEC has provided me with paid family leave, and I just returned to work this week. I can't begin to explain how much of a relief it was to be able to focus on my own physical and mental healing without the added stress of financial concerns or returning to my job too quickly. I have invested so much into my career, and having a company that supports me through these personal milestones without jeapordizing that effort is something I will forever be grateful for. While my team missed by presence over the past few months, this time off allows me to return to work happy, healthy, and ready take on our projects with the same high-quality results we've always produced. I’m grateful that RESPEC not only has supportive policies for working parents, but also fosters a culture that respects and encourages their use. Most importantly, I'm thankful that RESPEC prioritizes my physical and mental well-being over that of the bottom line.