Beyond This

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  • I made it to school … now what?

    A little less than a month after my lung surgery, I moved nine hours away to begin college. When I chose the school, I knew that moving away was going to be a challenge. Little did I know that I… Continue reading

  • The Fix

    After the call, I went into full survival mode. I calmly closed my drawer, texted my manager to find someone to cover my shift for the next couple days, and left for the emergency room. A family friend was able to meet… Continue reading

  • The Pinch

    The summer between high school and college was supposed to be a celebration of graduation and an exciting preparation for college. I had three jobs, international travel and lots of other big plans in the works. While it turned out differently than I had planned, it was a huge… Continue reading