Johanna - I can't believe you waited 6 months!! When my son's biopsy results showed Stage 2 cancer, the doctor's office made an appointment for him with the surgeon for a week later and we were all so flipped out anxious crazy, my ex-daughter-in-law called and got us an appointment for the very next business day! I know what you mean about being able to use your tongue as a teacher. Until I retired a year and a half ago, I was teaching French and Spanish. Your life is worth more than just your tongue. There's a lot more you can do with languages besides use your tongue i.e. translations, online distance teaching, corrrespondence school teaching are some that I've done. You have to start fighting this! I sure hope David did shake some sense into you!