Rediscovering my past while organizing a storage unit, I was confronted with report cards, memories, and the echoes of challenges I faced. From a tumultuous childhood in SoCal to academic triumphs as a single parent, each relic revealed my journey of determination and resilience. With all its highs and lows, your past shapes your unique story—embrace it, learn from it, and be proud.
Category: Education
Last night, as I completed my final graduate school class, the weight of my five-year journey settled upon me. With the closing of my laptop, I sensed both the end of an era and the dawn of new beginnings.
Throughout this odyssey, I juggled three jobs, relied on my 11-year-old’s unwavering support, and navigated significant life changes, including a new job, a move, and teaching my teenager to drive. Reflecting on my steadfast determination, I am filled with awe and pride.
My story exemplifies the transformative power of perseverance. Escaping a tumultuous past marred by unstable homes, I began anew at 13, discovering unimagined opportunities despite the challenges of single motherhood.
As I prepare to celebrate with my fellow graduates and embark on a thrilling adventure to Uganda, I savor this hard-earned achievement and eagerly embrace the next phase of my life.