Hello
My name is Caprice. I am a mother of four children. I struggle throughout life and work hard, so I can shape a better version of me. I have a learning disability, and I manage severe anxiety and depression, but I have resources in place to help manage every aspect of most of my days. I attend Literacy Together for tutoring in addition to my college accommodations.
I attend the local college that helped with the process of getting evaluated for my learning disability, and I have accommodations to support my academic journey. Also, I see a psychiatrist and a therapist who support the balance I seek to possess. I admit that I still struggle, but that’s from the lack of knowledge or lack of skills, such as studying properly for test, exams, or just academically.
I have learned different ways to manage in school and life. I have developed routines, such as writing to-do lists to keep up with class assignments. I like printing the instructors’ PowerPoints with multiple slides and space next to each slide to take notes.
I still struggle with time management and focusing while at home, which is not the best space to study with four demanding and indecisive kids: one or three are hungry or bored and want to watch television or use any devices they can. They are hardly settled to allow myself personal time to study successfully, so things get put off. Like off-off!
My determination has always been strong. I value my mental health, even when I sit quietly in isolation. These moments allow me to process my thoughts, letting them go, both negative and positive. I acknowledge and answer them, even if I do not act upon them.
My self-awareness burns stronger than fire itself and always burns toward creating a new me. My journey is mine, but not mine alone to carry. Self-acknowledgment and awareness of those around me can help support who I want to become in my journey.
I will forever want more for myself and my family. I know times can get hard, and they have, but I have hope, and I have support. The people and organizations that support me may change throughout my journey, but what I have learned will carry on.
Thank you, Caprice, for sharing your story!!!