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My Background

I am a single mother in my fourties and I have always regretted that I never finished my college education. Many times over the years, I thought about going back. I was fortunate that I was successful in business, but always worried about not having a formal education.

As the years went by, my concerns grew as more and more college graduates were entering the workforce. I felt inadequate. I felt that I was inferior because I did not have a college diploma. It became a downward spiral. As I got older, I came up with all sorts of excuses why I couldn't go back, I'm married, I'm raising a family, I'm too busy at work, I'm too involved at church, etc. Believe me, I have used them all.

But the time came when many of the excuses were gone. I divorced my husband, my children became adults, and my work load was no longer as difficult. So what excuse could I come up with now?

So...I decided to face my fears and apply to college. I took it one step at a time and within a few weeks, I found myself accepted back into college.

During the months to come, I want to share my experiences with others in hopes that I can help others take the "leap" to face your fears, whether it is going back to school, or facing other challenges within your life. Take action - don't let another day pass with regrets!

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