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[quote=Anonymous]I was raised in a toxic, dysfunctional family. My parents and my mentally ill brother (who sodomized me when I was 11- my parents knew, did nothing) continually told me how stupid I was and how I would never attend college.

Sadly, I believed them. Spent my 20’s working menial jobs-warehouse work, construction, etc. Married a woman I didn’t love. Had four children whom I love dearly.

I constantly struggled with the desire to attend college in my heart but with my family’s wretched words in my ears. At age 33 I landed a job as a night maintenance man at a major university. I convinced an admissions counselor to grant me provisional admission to the university, which he did reluctantly.

The university offered tuition remission for employees. I quit listening to the lies in my head and chose to listen to the desires of my heart.

I worked full time at night and attended class full time days. Completed the 4 year BS in 2 years and 2 summers, graduating with honors.

It can be done. Easy? No. Worth it? Yes.[/quote]

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