, went to one of the top colleges, I scored in the two top percent in on my act, most of the people in my family have thier masters or doctorate, and I feel like I have not accomplished much, I know raising kids is a lot and most of the time I had no help at all, now my kids are getting older I am getting older, and for so long my cause has been fighting for them, buy my son will be 18 soon going off to college away from home, and my daughter is getting older too, I feel empty like I havnt done all of what I am suppose to do, and I dont know how to fill that part of me.
2006-08-12 16:08:04 · 8 answers · asked by knewyou 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I highly recommend going back to school and finishing up and I certainly wouldn't wait till they were gone to begin. I went back and did that when my daughter was fairly small, but was as old as the parents of many of my classmates. I actually did better in school - because I had acquired wisdom that living brings - and appreciated the opportunity more than when I was younger. Best of luck - it is very doable if you want it.
Alas, if I could only be 30 again.
2006-08-12 16:20:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll fill that part of you when you've completed school. Look at it this way honey, everyone in your family went through school without the complexity of having children to raise while doing it. They, in a sense, had it pretty easy. You had to multi-task, support a family, work and fight to survive as a single mother. You aren't giving yourself enough credit. You took the long scenic road, but the results will be the same if you don't give up. Cut yourself some slack and stop being so hard on yourself. It's not about getting to the finish line first, our lives are about the journey there!
2006-08-12 23:20:08 · answer #2 · answered by Hollynfaith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, set your goals.. whatever they might be.. and then go for it!! If you have to write them down, then do so.. but you CAN do it! How do I know? I am 52 years old and have been trying off and on for my Associates Degree for 34 years!! I will FINALLY graduate in January, 2007! It is a struggle and a sacrifice, but SO much worth it! Don't put yourself down for what you have or have not accomplished in life. Just set your personal goals and go for them.. because in the end, yours is the only opinions that really counts. Good luck to you!!
2006-08-12 23:26:54 · answer #3 · answered by Nancy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My lord, you must have had your son when you were 14 and the other when you were 17. Then no, not at all under your conditions. Well, if you don't graduate from college then your going to feel even emptier. Anyways, most people don't even go (or graduate) from college, at least your doing it now and 30 isn't even old.
2006-08-12 23:15:23 · answer #4 · answered by justguess45 s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go back and finish your degree. My son is grown and I have a grandchild and I just signed up for college. I have some college but I want to get a degree. I am really excited about it.
2006-08-12 23:15:22 · answer #5 · answered by chick a dee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, you made a mistake as a teen. See, you can't even finish your own education. Your kids will be done with college before you. Just be happy for them. That is all you have.
2006-08-12 23:14:34 · answer #6 · answered by vinible2006 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if i were you i would take this oppurtunity to go back to college and get your degree in whatever it is you want. and start enjoying your freedom .
2006-08-12 23:14:59 · answer #7 · answered by izoms_angel 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get some self-esteem training!
2006-08-13 01:30:04 · answer #8 · answered by jimrich 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋