Back, 5 years later.
I’m not sure why I suddenly stopped using this account, but here I am again. Life has definitely changed since I last posted back in 2020.
Five years later, I find myself a college student once again after a long break. I spent several years focusing on work, but now I’m back at it full-time, pursuing a degree in Psychology. While finishing my degree, I’ll also be completing the prerequisites for medical school — a dream I’ve held onto for over a decade.
When I re-enrolled, I already had nearly 80 credit hours under my belt, so I’m getting closer to the finish line. Along the way, some of my other dreams, like motherhood, have come and gone. Much of the time I was away from school was devoted to trying to start a family, including years of IVF treatments due to Endometriosis. About a year ago, I made the difficult but ultimately life-changing decision to have a total hysterectomy. It wasn’t easy, but it turned out to be the best decision for my health and well-being.
Now, with the ability to shift my focus away from health struggles, I can give school the time and energy it truly requires. I’m definitely not a traditional student, but I’ve come to appreciate how much more common that path is these days.
I’m hoping to be more active on this account as I navigate the upcoming semesters. In fact, this is the last week of classes for my spring semester, so naturally, I’ve been looking ahead a bit. Of course, I’m also very much looking forward to summer break — with a full-time job on top of full-time classes, any break is something I truly welcome!
