I married my husband right after high school, had our daughter one month before my 20th birthday and our son 2 years later. I have been incredibly blessed to be able to stay home with my kids. I love my life. I love my husband more than you would think would be possible after 15 years together. My kids are the light of my life. I would not change a thing about my family. I feel like I have become "mom" and I'm not quite sure if "Kristy" is in there anymore. I'm ready to find her.
I decided to go back to school. In September I started taking classes. I'm not sure in what capacity yet, but I want to work with children on the Autism spectrum. My son has Aspergers Syndrome. Over the years I have learned an incredible amount about this illness. I have lived through the ups and the downs. I have fought with doctors, and therapists and the insurance companies. I have a perspective that therapists, without a child on the spectrum, could not possibly possess. I am not in any way saying that they are not good at their jobs or compassionate. It is hard watching other peoples children struggle, but it is excruciating to watch your own.
It is going to take me at least five years to complete my degree. I know that life will kick my ass MANY MANY times before I finish. I just have to keep going and not give up. Even if I only take one class at a time. My kids are 10 and 12. They will be all grown up and gone to college before I know it. Hopefully by that time I will be able to start working and actually make enough to cover my student loans and help with their tuition. We shall see.
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