Four and a half years ago (July 2019) I posted on here that I'd gotten into law school as a 36 year old mom. What a time it's been! I started before Covid, ended up on Zoom for over a year, had to home school my daughter through pandemic first grade, took a semester off to have a hysterectomy for my damn fibroids... but I've actually made it and I'm set to graduate 2nd in my class! I'm outrageously proud of myself and can't believe I've finally come to the end.
Of course, it's not completely the end. I have two finals and then I have to spend 10 weeks studying for the bar exam, but tonight is the last law school class I'll ever attend.
Aside from the whole pandemic and uterus removal, it's been extraordinary! I've made so many friends, I've been published several times on issues I feel very strongly about, and I'm set up on a great career path.
At age 40, it's amazing to be embarking on something so exciting. So, to everyone out there - You can do it! I've suffered with anxiety for many years, it reared its ugly head several times over the course of my studies, but having this meaningful goal in mind, I was always able to overcome the setbacks to stay on track.
Thanks for all the support you've all given through my anxiety flares over the years!