After leaving my ex, I quickly realized that creating a good life for my infant daughter depended solely on me. A minimum wage job simply wouldn't suffice, but given my severe disabilities, working outside the home was not an option. This left me exploring remote work opportunities, most of which required degrees or involved cold calling—something I knew I could never manage again for my mental health. That’s when I decided to return to school. A year later, I proudly became the first in my father's family to graduate from college. I’ve even been accepted into the online sociology program at UC Chico. The process of securing funding and completing applications was daunting, but with determination and a bit of support, I made it happen. If I can overcome these obstacles, so can you!