For the past year and a half, I went through it! I had the ultimate life struggle. I went from a separation, to living with my parents back to moving out on my own while going back to school to obtain my Master's in Public Administration and Affairs all continuing to raise my children and grand children. IT was a hell of a struggle but I did it! I accomplished what I thought I couldn't achieve. There were many times where I felt like I was just going to give up due to extraneous circumstances but thank god I had my best friend Mimi, my field instructor Yessy and my dad by my side to help me keep it pushing. My best friend will always tell me, "giving up is not an option". That stuck with me for my last two semesters. There were times where I cried and times where I laughed. Now I just smile. There were times where I felt selfish because my main priorities were completing homework, ensuring that things at work were up to date and making sure my parents were good forgetting that I have 3 little ones at home and a needy almost adult late teens 19 year old child at home leaving her in charge. Yup, there were times she got the short end of the stick and I kind of felt bad until I realized what I was doing was not only going to benefit me but will also benefit their future.
SO! Yea, I don't live with a guilty feeling anymore. If I could do it all over again I would but thank god not. Every aspect of that one year intensive course was worth it and a lesson learned. I am proud that I made the extra effort to the finish line. I am grateful that I had those who I had to help me grow mentally, professionally and personally.
With that said I challenge everyone to set Goals and Conquer. If I can anyone can. They key is apply, believe and self-motivate. Set a goal and reach for it until you get to that finish line.
