In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am pursuing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State University and will then continue my education with my Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling, also at Angelo State University. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) where I would love to work with children and adolescents at a nonprofit. I am a volunteer Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line and 988 Crisis Counselor at Didi Hirsch where I support people in their darkest hours. I am also the President of PERIOD.@ Tarrant County, Texas where I serve, educate, and advocate for menstrual equity and equality. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am pursuing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State University and will then continue my education with my Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling, also at Angelo State University. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) where I would love to work with children and adolescents at a nonprofit. I am a volunteer Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line and 988 Crisis Counselor at Didi Hirsch where I support people in their darkest hours. I am also the President of PERIOD.@ Tarrant County, Texas where I serve, educate, and advocate for menstrual equity and equality. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am pursuing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State University and will then continue my education with my Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling, also at Angelo State University. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) where I would love to work with children and adolescents at a nonprofit. I am a volunteer Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line and 988 Crisis Counselor at Didi Hirsch where I support people in their darkest hours. I am also the President of PERIOD.@ Tarrant County, Texas where I serve, educate, and advocate for menstrual equity and equality. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am pursuing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State University and will then continue my education with my Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling, also at Angelo State University. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) where I would love to work with children and adolescents at a nonprofit. I am a volunteer Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line and 988 Crisis Counselor at Didi Hirsch where I support people in their darkest hours. I am also the President of PERIOD.@ Tarrant County, Texas where I serve, educate, and advocate for menstrual equity and equality. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am pursuing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State University and will then continue my education with my Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling, also at Angelo State University. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) where I would love to work with children and adolescents at a nonprofit. I am a volunteer Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line and 988 Crisis Counselor at Didi Hirsch where I support people in their darkest hours. I am also the President of PERIOD.@ Tarrant County, Texas where I serve, educate, and advocate for menstrual equity and equality. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am pursuing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State University and will then continue my education with my Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling, also at Angelo State University. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) where I would love to work with children and adolescents at a nonprofit. I am a volunteer Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line and 988 Crisis Counselor at Didi Hirsch where I support people in their darkest hours. I am also the President of PERIOD.@ Tarrant County, Texas where I serve, educate, and advocate for menstrual equity and equality. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelajgarrity/

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am pursuing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State University and will then continue my education with my Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling, also at Angelo State University. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) where I would love to work with children and adolescents at a nonprofit. I am a volunteer Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line and 988 Crisis Counselor at Didi Hirsch where I support people in their darkest hours. I am also the President of PERIOD.@ Tarrant County, Texas where I serve, educate, and advocate for menstrual equity and equality. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am pursuing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State and will then pursue my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a volunteer Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line and support people in their darkest hour and am also the President of PERIOD.@ Tarrant County, Texas where I serve, educate, and advocate for menstrual equity and equality. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am pursuing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State and will then pursue my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a volunteer Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line and support people in their darkest hour and am also the President of PERIOD.@ Tarrant County, Texas where I serve, educate, and advocate for menstrual equity and equality. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am pursuing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State and will then pursue my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a volunteer Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line and support people in their darkest hour and am also the President of PERIOD.@ Tarrant County, Texas where I serve, educate, and advocate for menstrual equity and equality. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am pursuing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State and will then pursue my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a volunteer Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line and support people in their darkest hour and am also the President of PERIOD.@ Tarrant County, Texas where I serve, educate, and advocate for menstrual equity and equality. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am now pursuing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State and will then pursue my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a volunteer Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line and support people in their darkest hour and am also the President of PERIOD.@ Tarrant County, Texas where I serve, educate, and advocate for menstrual equity and equality. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am pursuing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State and will then pursue my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line and support people in their darkest hour and am also the President of PERIOD.@ Tarrant County, Texas where I serve, educate, and advocate for menstrual equity and equality. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do and manage my recovery by taking my mediations, practicing mindfulness, and serving others. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am pursuing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State and will then pursue my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line and support people in their darkest hour and am also the President of PERIOD.@ Tarrant County, Texas where I serve, educate, and advocate for menstrual equity and equality. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am pursuing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State and will then pursue my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line and support people in their darkest hour and am also the President of PERIOD.@ Tarrant County, Texas where I serve, educate, and advocate for menstrual equity and equality. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am pursuing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State and will then pursue my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line and support people in their darkest hour and am also the President of PERIOD.@ Tarrant County, Texas where I serve, educate, and advocate for menstrual equity and equality. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am pursuing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State and will then pursue my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line and support people in their darkest hour and am also the President of PERIOD.@ Tarrant County, Texas where I serve, educate, and advocate for menstrual equity and equality. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am pursuing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State and will then pursue my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line and support people in their darkest hour and am also the President of PERIOD.@ Tarrant County, Texas where I serve, educate, and advocate for menstrual equity and equality. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

I stood in front of the mirror, tears streaming down my cherub-like thirteen-year-old face as I held the bottle in my hand. I felt completely alone and had lost all hope in believing that life would get better for me. I had lost my mother, who was a single parent, just a few years prior in a car accident, and I felt like nothing had been the same for me since she passed. I realized at that moment that I was thinking of ending my own life by overdosing on prescription medications. As a child, I was always an “overachiever” when it came to doing good in school. I spent most nights hunched over our tiny kitchen table, sorting out math problems until three or four in the morning. Gallons of coffee couldn’t wake me enough the next day, and makeup couldn’t hide the dark circles under my eyes. She was always too busy with her job as a nurse or partying with her friends to make time for me as a parent. I was often left with my grandmother or another family member of one of her friends to be babysat so she could get drunk or use drugs. I quickly learned that to garner her attention, I needed to do something amazing that would make her proud of me. My solution was to get the best grades that I could, as this is the only sense of control, I felt I had in my situation of having an absent mother. I didn’t understand that I was being victimized and abused at such a young age. This “overachieving” mindset would continue throughout high school, and I still see it present in myself today. It took me years to get diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Anxiety which came as a result of having a full-blown breakdown in a parking lot. I was uncontrollably sobbing and overcome with the tidal wave of feeling “less than” and “not good enough” from feeling ostracized and being verbally accosted by managers at different jobs. I experienced frequent panic attacks that became so disruptive and dangerous that I was not able to drive a car for years. I found an amazing doctor from a recommendation by my husband who helped me get my medications right and talk about all the feelings that I was having, I was able to finally put all the panic attacks behind me and enjoy driving again. Things were good, I was driving on my own, my medication levels were right and things were going well, but life would soon dramatically change and my life would be touched again by suicide, when I at least expected it. My daughter's best friend died by suicide on 2/15/2023. I want to be an LPC who specializes in youth and adolescent LGBTQ+ therapy so people feel heard, supported and cared for. I would reinstate the 988 LGBTQ+ youth crisis line, as it is very needed, after being dismantled in July 2025. People need connection with others who understand; regardless of their identity. The biggest benefits are that therapists can support clients anytime from anywhere. The biggest challenges to teletherapy is that not everyone has access to a microphone, headphones, and internet, but we can continue to innovate through immediate access via social media to serve others.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss, so close to our household, changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health, but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart, telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults, and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field, but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations, including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am pursuing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State and will then pursue my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household, changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health, but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations, including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am pursuing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State and will then pursue my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am pursing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State and will then pursue my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

As a child who was raised by a single mother, my mom did her best to support me as a nurse. Sadly, this meant that she was always on call and was constantly working or getting called in. I spent a lot of time with my grandmother watching me while my mom worked. All this time spent with my grandmother became a constant when my mom died suddenly in a car accident when I was ten. My grandmother then became my second single parent. I learned the values of working hard, caring for others, compassion, and empathy from both my mom and grandmother. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of understanding, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I enrolled in Dallas College in 2023 and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am pursing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State and will then pursue my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am pursing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State and will then pursue my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am pursuing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State and will then pursue my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State and then pursue my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State and then pursue my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State and then pursue my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but this loss made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State and then pursue my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State and then pursue my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State and then pursue my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Angelo State and then pursue my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at a Texas University and then pursue my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field as a first-generation college student. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at Eastern Oregon University and then move to pursue my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and began studying Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several fraternities including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at Eastern Oregon University and then move on to pursue my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

If everyone fully understood the impact they could make on Earth, perhaps negative impacts on all life on the planet could be eradicated. Our survival truly depends on creating a sanctuary that respects all various forms of life that inhabit the world we live in. Everyone must learn more about what we can do to preserve a common and often misunderstood animal that is critical to balancing our ecosystem across the globe. One of the easiest, fun, interesting, and most productive things we can do as Texans and spaceship Earth citizens is to protect bats. Many plants native to Texas are ideal for attracting the insects that species of bats find delicious. Rosemary, succulents, mums, spider plants, wild blue indigo, showy milkweed, prairie verbena, scarlet sage, and many others can be easily planted and cared for in a yard or patio garden and encourage emerging bats to sweep the skies looking for a meal. My yard is littered with these plants to encourage insects to feed hungry bat colonies that emerge at dusk and sweep the skies looking for a pesticide-free meal. Next to bees, bats are one of the most lucrative pollinators in the world. By not protecting bats and giving them a safe and undisturbed habitat to live in, we are increasing the demand for the world’s need for chemically grown foods with all kinds of fully yet unknown implications to humans who eat them. I believe that our lives matter and we cannot sustain our world without the pollinators and seed distribution techniques that come from bats, so I have installed a bat house on the south side of my home to encourage a colony to thrive inside of it. I am a Bat Conservation International member because bats are endangered and need help. If they do not survive, neither will humans. Recent findings are shocking for varied species of bats through this side of the world and the study found that “53% of North American bat species have moderate to very high risk of extinction in the next 15 years. The highest impact threats varied with species and country, and four IUCN threat categories had the greatest overall impacts: Climate Change, Problematic Species (including disease), Agriculture, and Energy Production” (Adams et al). This recent finding is quite disturbing, but we need more people to take action to conserve bat populations across North America. Education about bats is also important. It is important for people to understand that there are many myths that surround bats such as drinking blood, being unclean and found in places in places of ruin, bats being stuck in people’s hair, bats being blind, all bats having or carrying rabies, bats being vampires and other negative and untrue connotations based in religious, literature, art, superstitions, folklore, cultural, and social norms. These biases all aid in humans’ full understanding of how important bats are and can cause harm to their survival. By protecting bats and providing them with shelter, harvesting plants, donating to organizations that protect different species of bats, and staying educated, we can all do our part to ensure survival. I became interested in environmental issues after completing Social Psychology and learned that many afflictions of humanity are directly tied to and result from not properly caring for our Earthly home. I want to do my part with my education to help protect life on the planet by educating others. I hope to motivate others to adopt environmentally positive behaviors and continue to learn and understand why particular surroundings make people feel good and thrive in their pursuit of happiness.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several fraternities including Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta, and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor after I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was unsure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time. I can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of several fraternities. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa. TRIO, and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of both Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of both Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. I heal by helping others. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of both Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. In 2023, I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of both Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of both Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of both Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of both Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of both Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of both Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of both Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement lighting the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of both Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn. Still, I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into the mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I felt like I was in the place I was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that lights the way for others. I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of both Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I embraced this change wholeheartedly and pivoted into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that lights the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that lights the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that lights the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that lights the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that lights the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology, as a first-generation student. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s girlfriend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline at The Trevor Project and support LGBTQIA+ people in their darkest hour, as an Ally. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my degree in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would encourage young people to pursue philately by telling them about it as it can be a great coping mechanism for them during a time of crisis, because it distracts them from their current situation, and gives them something new to think about. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health and ADHD struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health and ADHD struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health and ADHD struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have been accepted to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will continue to pursue my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology beginning in 2025. I am undecided about where I will attend graduate school for my Master's degree, but do know that it will have to be centered on a curriculum for The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) or order to fully become a LPC. I enjoy learning and am taking each step one at a time, but am dedicated to pursuing my long-term goal and have been celebrating the wins along the way. I revel in knowing that each class I have taken and accomplished an A in, is leading me one step closer to my dream of fully being immersed into the field of psychology where I can one day have patients who look to me and where I will be allowed to lean into my skills of helping them live their best lives - one patient at a time. I truly never thought that I would ever be pursuing this career field, but the mental health crisis we are facing in the United States has led me to stay steadfast in my education. I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. My own firsthand experience with my mental health struggles has influenced my belief that I can truly change the world through one person at a time, however, that change had to start with me. I had to set aside my fears and anxiety about going back to college to pursue the education that was required and be dedicated to something bigger than myself for this change to transpire. On this journey, I have met so many diverse people who all share a common thread of struggling with their mental health and it has helped me to understand that no one is truly ever alone. We are all humans and every single one of us struggles with something. No one is immune to hardships that come with living because that is a part of being human. Pursuing my passion for helping others with their mental health helps me feel more grounded and connected with humanity as a whole. It helps me remember that there are truly people who care for others, lead with empathy and nonjudgement, and allow people autonomy to talk through their struggles and help guide them into making the best decisions for themselves, regardless of their background, gender, sexual orientation, beliefs, race, physical appearance, values, or any type of social construct that attempts to divide people. Mental health is health and without having opportunities to share our experiences and struggles with other people, it can poison other areas of our lives and further corrupt people as a whole. My yoga teacher once said, "We are all divine beings having a human experience" and that has stuck with me for years, as it echoes so true for all of humanity. I would be honored to be considered for this scholarship, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I believe my mental health is important because I have to prioritize my own mental well being to help others with theirs. I do this by prioritizing my sleep, meditating, and reading. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline at The Trevor Project and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology with a 4.0 GPA. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my degree in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline at The Trevor Project and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline and support people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I am motivated to confront gender disparity in Texas, as I feel women are often the victims that arise from negative stigmas that surround mental health and need help to push back and fight these stereotypes, as I, too, have heard hurtful whispers from others that I was 'crazy' because of my mental health disorders. I hope to attend Texas A&M Corpus Christi for my Bachelor's degree and want to support other women with their trauma. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline at The Trevor Project and support LGBTQ+ people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline at The Trevor Project and support mostly LGBTQ+ people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline at The Trevor Project and support mostly LGBTQ+ people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline at The Trevor Project and support mostly LGBTQ+ youth in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I am interested in STEAM because I feel we need more diversity in these fields, as differences create beautiful places in our world. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline at The Trevor Project and support mostly LGBTQ+ people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline at The Trevor Project and support mostly LGBTQ+ people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline at The Trevor Project and support mostly LGBTQ+ people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline at The Trevor Project and support mostly LGBTQ+ people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline at The Trevor Project and support mostly LGBTQ+ people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline at The Trevor Project and support mostly LGBTQ+ people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline at The Trevor Project and support mostly LGBTQ+ people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline at The Trevor Project and support mostly LGBTQ+ people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline at The Trevor Project and support mostly LGBTQ+ people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media due to my own abusive childhood, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline at The Trevor Project and support mostly LGBTQ+ people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline at The Trevor Project and support mostly LGBTQ+ people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline at The Trevor Project and support mostly LGBTQ+ people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline at The Trevor Project and support mostly LGBTQ+ people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline at The Trevor Project and support mostly LGBTQ+ people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of 2023, my teenage daughter’s best friend ended her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. In March of 2023, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. In April of 2023, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline at The Trevor Project and support mostly LGBTQ+ people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In 2023, my daughter’s best friend died by suicide. This loss changed everything. I have always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about my mental health struggles on social media, sharing content, and being the voice for so many who could not speak. Her loss made me braver than I have ever been in my entire life. I spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but I continued to hear this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this was not where I was meant to be anymore and that it was time to take a bold and brave step and move into mental health career field. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a volunteer crisis counselor. I started fundraising campaigns and exceeded several fundraising goals. Everything was coming together so quickly; I could not believe it. I felt like I was in the place was meant to be. Shortly after this loss, I was laid off from my job in corporate training. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety because of this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different for me. I opted to embrace this change wholeheartedly and pivot into a completely different career field. I became Mental Health First Aid certified for both youth and adults and turned over every rock I could around mental health. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health, but I was not sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school in 1995. I have learned so much about myself since this time and can see my virtues of empathy, active listening, dedication, resilience, critical thinking, and continuous improvement that light the way for others. I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I did not have a degree to take any next steps toward my future. I enrolled in Dallas College and am working towards my Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology. I am an honors student and member of Phi Theta Kappa and Psi Beta. I am committed to improving myself, my community, and the world, and I will accomplish this with my degree in Psychology as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I am a Crisis Counselor for 988 Lifeline at The Trevor Project and support mostly LGBTQ+ people in their darkest hour. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my daughter’s best friend died by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many hours in our home, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. I did it. I’m committed to improving myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

I'm sitting in a comfortable office with low lighting surrounded by plants, while my patient is finding the courage to share their traumatic experience with me, Angela Jurecka Garrity, LPC.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.

In February of this year, my teenage daughter’s best friend chose to end her life by suicide. This loss so close to our household changed everything for me. I’ve always been a supporter of mental health but losing this sweet girl who spent many overnights and weekends in our home, so close to sixteen years old, has impacted me in ways that I never thought possible. It made me speak up and speak out about mental health in ways I never considered. I found myself talking about mental health struggles on social media, including LinkedIn where every person in my professional training company could read about. Her loss made me braver than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’ve spent the last 30 years in the professional training industry, helping people learn, but kept hearing this voice that spoke to my heart telling me that this is not where I was meant to be any longer. I contacted the Crisis Text Line and became a crisis counselor. I signed up to volunteer with the North Texas Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. I started a fundraising campaign for To Write Love on Her Arms and exceeded a fundraising goal. Everything was coming together so quickly; I just couldn’t believe it. On March 31st, I was laid off from my job. Normally, I would be struggling with fear, worry, and anxiety over this unforeseen incident, but this time, everything just felt different. I realized I had a lot of time, so I opted to put it to use for the greater good. I got Mental Health First Aid certified and turned over every rock I could. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental health but wasn’t sure where to get started. I graduated as Valedictorian of my high school. I went to Tarrant County College for a semester and never took my finals. I had the Manager guilt me in to covering a shift instead of investing in myself. I was nineteen years old and trying to understand how to be an adult during this time. Fast forward to April of this year, I started looking into opportunities in the mental health field but realized that I didn’t have a degree to take any next steps towards my future. I reluctantly requested my former college transcript and was shocked to see that I earned 11 hours. I couldn’t believe it. My GPA is currently awful, but I did it. I’m committed to improving not only my GPA, but also myself, my community, and the world. I’m pursuing my degree in Psychology. I also recently received a job opportunity with The Trevor Project as a crisis counselor. I am finally on my way to doing what I feel like I am meant to do. I would be honored to be considered, as this truly aligns with who I am as a person. I want to have lots of opportunities to help make the world better, one person at a time. I appreciate your consideration.