Today is my college graduation! Although excited, I have this strange feeling because there are so many people I expected to be here today that are not. One being my now ex-boyfriend, who I posted about awhile back when I ended the manipulative relationship. Another is my dad, who had been an alcoholic his whole life and couldn’t face the two-hour drive to LA for the ceremony, probably because it was too late and would disrupt his drinking routine. The irony being, he called me two days ago to tell me he quit drinking and has been sober for 12 days. I cried tears of happiness for the first time in so long. As much as I want to be mad at him for not being here, I’m so shocked and proud that he quit drinking. And lastly, my parents - my mom and stepdad. They have been so supportive of me through absolutely everything but they’re on vacation in England (where my mom is from) and honestly, they so deserve it. I’ll have another college graduation in a few years and I know they’ll be there for that, so whatever.
I just got home and tonight was so surreal. So much support from everyone around me and my mom even had a vegan graduation cake made for me, that my aunt brought to lunch, and everyone loved! My aunt and uncle and cousin and her boyfriend, who is one of my best friends, came to brunch and the ceremony and they are so amazing. I could not believe how kind and supportive they were, those guys are my second family. Tonight was just amazing, I am in shock. I am so loved and so happy and grateful to be where I am today.
Also, a little fun fact is I’ve been dealing with an OB for the past week, but honestly nothing was going to ruin this for me. And tomorrow I’m going to see this guy who is so kind and funny and into me and FUCK HERPES. You guys, I am living my best life. This “disease” is nothing. Love you all, thanks for being the best support system ever.
