It seems so long that I been taking college courses since I graduated high school in 2013 I enrolled to college in the the fall of 2013.
College was something I was told was not possible due to my physical disability.. but after all the college doors opened an I rolled in. The opportunities that showed up there really showed me the things I never thought of or imagine would be possible.
Growing with a disability and just simply being a women of color. Has a lot to do with why I say I owe it to myself to live the life I dream
In June 2020 I graduated from college with my associates degree, After taking a year off.. Doing college and achieving a degree is a victory in my eyes.
Within all the obstacles I manged to win. dealing with transportation issues, personal care attend issues..
My mental health took a total on me as I was just over it! I felt like my disability had me limited to a point I want to be free to a certain point
I want to do what makes me happy
I wanted to just do what I love
Advocating and motivational speaking and at that time I had just became Ms Wheelchair NY 2018-2019
I just wanted to make things happen with my tittle.
went back to college back in the fall of 2019 while still trying to better myself by January 2020 I got a job as the self advocacy lead for region 4 at the Regional Center for Workforce Transformation by April 2020 i completed the requirements for my associates degree and JUNE 2020 i graduated with my degree
Nothing but so free and cleared to live life I dream more than every day. I am free mentally and physical 👋👍
