Here I am at 35, finally mustered enough courage to return to school. My family and I have had countless debates on the pros and cons of doing this. Having a big role in the upbringing of my children has always been very important to me. The thought of my youngest child being raised mostly without my presence worries me tremendously. I have not had much growing up and so providing the best for my family is key, with that, I have started school as a mature student.
We have somewhat sorted out how to ensure I help with the kids but school is another challenge on its own. I love studying English Literature and it has been my dream but it is extremely involving with so much reading required. How I imagined balancing school and home life is totally different from reality. It is absolutely difficult, sometimes I am fighting to keep awake in class, other times I zone out at home. Most of my class mates are young and seem so full of life while I feel like this old student trying hard to keep up. Our finances have equally been stretched thin in trying to sort out school costs and home.
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There are times I get home dog tired and just ready to give up but when my children come running up to me I can’t help but smile, seeing them makes me want to push harder. My partner came up with some pretty cool ideas on how we can spend time together. We make it a point to cook dinner together and watch a movie. School has its challenges but now I am making friends and figuring it out. What keeps me going is my unwavering support system. There does seem to be a silver lining in all this after all and it feels good to know I will be able to give my children the best things life has to offer.
