I'm so excited for you! It will consume your life for awhile, but in a positive way. After it's over, you will have learned a valuable skill, plus achieve that financial independence once you land that job! It will be so worth it! You've taken such positive steps to change your situation. I'm EXTREMELY happy for you!!

I recently went back to college myself for nursing! It's tough but I'm glad I did it!! It's time for me now!! Good luck to you, I wish you the best!!

that is awesome! The human body is fascinating. Best of luck to you!

Congrats gal! I've been getting my Horticulture degree (1 class at a time) for the past 3 years. College at age 45 is so much more interesting (class wise) than the first time. Have a blast. Best of luck and lots of good grades to ya.

How long will the course take? Respiratory therapy is a hot job right now and once you finish you should have no problems finding a job!

KARMA!! Wait til you see all of the DOORS that will open to you; all of the people you will HELP (who really NEED help, not whining BRATS!!)

I'm tellin' ya, I'm flying OUT THERE to celebrate with you for BOTH your graduation AND your BYE BYE ASSHOLE party!!

Bewitched, YOU MADE MY NIGHT!! Kudos and MORE to you!!

Can I start "whining" about my illnesses now for FREE advice?
(Lol) Ya know, every time I breathe cat litter, I start to sneeze...:D Worse yet, every time I see MATCHING SHOES, I feel like I'm gonna BARF...diagnosis, professional??? Hee hee....

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."-Eleanor Roosevelt

i am a little jealous lol. I want have enrolled in the Massage Therapy program at our college but I have to wait until this summer to begin. Must be patient...Enjoy Anat and Physio

Good for you !!! Going to college was the best thing I ever did!!! It's been a long five years of college but I will have my Masters very soon! It's such a relief to know that I will always be able to get a decent paying job, doing something that I love, and will always be able to care for myself and my kids all by myself! I wish you the best in your academic endeavors!! I'm really proud of you!!

In a perfect world their would be retroactive abortion capabilities. ~disgusted

That's fantastic!!! I know you'll do great.

Oh Congratulations hun - that is fan-flippin-tastic!! I have no doubt you're going to do great - what a wonderful Christmas present to yourself!!

Inside every cynical person, there is a disappointed idealist. - George Carlin

Congratulations!!!

i am so very happy for u and so impressed w the steps u are taking to regain ur life!! keep at it girl!!!!! congrats! xoxoxo

"Given the right reasons and the right two people, marriage is a wonderful way of experiencing your life."
~the late great George Carlin

This is such terrific news. I echo all the sentiments above. I just can't wait until the day you write that post saying you've finally kicked his sorry a$$ to the curb!

"If you have never been hated by a child, you have never been a parent."
-Bette Davis

"Om Tare Tutare Ture Mama Ayurpunye Jnana Putin Kuru Svaha"
~Sita Tara Mantra

This will give you something to focus positive energy on! Best of luck to you! Congrats!

That is FANTASTIC news. I'm sure you will do very well and it will be something new to focus on. I'm very proud on you.

Well Done!

Congratulations!! I am so excited for you. My dad always said that education is one thing that no one can ever take from you. Good for you!

Georgie

I'm sorry it took so long for me to reply, but good job, BW! I'm so glad that you are doing this for yourself!