To start things off, I don't want to be my mother! A desk is not the only place for a woman. I have watched her wish to be out in the world to make a living and stuck to a desk because the world told her that was the only place for her when she was my age. College was not really an option in her youth due to marriage and children. Her choices were taken from her and now she sits day in and day out. I will not be her and succumb to settling into a career just to make money. I want joy and creativity as well. My oldest brother did the high-school/college experience. He now installs gutters and roofing systems, how did that degree help him? I asked myself that question. I watched my middle brother quit high-school and go to work. He landed a job on an electric company line crew as a grounds person. That company sent my brother to their own lineman school in South Carolina and he is now a Class-A Certified Electrical Lineman. His income far exceeds what my parents earn combined with a ninth grade education. He is the American Dream and the reason trade work makes sense for so many, including myself. My oldest brother is paying student loans for a degree he does not use and never will. Trades make sense for so many people and are slowly dying out. Welding grabbed my attention due to the diversity in what you are able to do in the field. Also, the complexity of it. I want to learn as much as possible. This is just the beginning and I can feel it falling into place. In my 24 years, I have lived through so much more than most human beings ever do. I am a recovering fentanyl addict with over 2 years of sobriety and that is my biggest accomplishment. Going forward in my life is my next big one. I have loved and lost many due to my former life. However, I have also loved and lost 3 people very close to me this year in my personal life. I was never as thankful to be sober and present in their lives the last couple of years. Relapsing has been a concern of many family members due to the pain and trauma we have been through. It is not a concern of mine. I beat fentanyl and I known that part of my life is over. I know it and nothing can stop me. I am ready to take on the world, and the world better be ready because I'm coming for it. I appreciate your consideration and thank you for the opportunity to apply.

I don't want to be my mother!! A desk is not the only place for a woman. I have watched her wish to be out in the world to make a living and stuck to a desk because the world told her that was the only place for her when she was my age. College was not really an option in her youth due to marriage and children. Her choices were taken from her and now she sits day in and day out. I will not be her and succumb to settling into a career just to make money. I want joy and creativity as well. My oldest brother did the high-school/college experience. He now installs gutters and roofing systems, How did that degree help him? I asked myself that question. I watched my middle brother quit high-school and go to work. He landed a job on an electric company line crew as a grounds person. That company sent my brother to their own lineman school in South Carolina and he is now a Class-A Certified Electrical Lineman. His income far exceeds what my parents earn combined. He did this with a ninth grade education. He is the American Dream and the reason trade work makes sense for so many, including myself. My oldest brother is paying student loans for a degree he does not use and never will. Trades make sense for so many people and are slowly dying out. Welding grabbed my attention due to the diversity in what you are able to do in the field. Also, the complexity of it. I want to learn as much as possible. This is just the beginning of my learning in the field. I can feel it falling into place and welcome it. In my 24 years, I have lived through so much more than most human beings ever do. I am a recovering fentanyl addict with over 2 years of sobriety and that is my biggest accomplishment. Going forward in my life is my next big one. I have loved and lost many due to my former life. However, I have loved and lost 3 people very close to me this year in my personal life. I was never as thankful to be sober and present in their lives the last couple of years. The chance of me relapsing has been a concern of many family members due to the pain and trauma that we have all been through. It is not a concern of mine. I beat fentanyl and I known that part of my life is over. I know it and nothing can stop me. I am ready to take in the world... .... and the world better be ready, because I'm coming for it. I appreciate your consideration and thank you for the opportunity to apply.

I don't want to be my mother!! A desk is not the only place for a woman. I have watched her wish to be out in the world to make a living and stuck to a desk because the world told her that was the only place for her when she was my age. College was not really an option in her youth due to marriage and children. Her choices were taken from her and now she sits day in and day out. I will not be her and succumb to settling into a career just to make money. I want joy and creativity as well. My oldest brother did the high-school/college experience. He now installs gutters and roofing systems, How did that degree help him? I asked myself that question. I watched my middle brother quit high-school and go to work. He landed a job on an electric company line crew as a grounds person. That company sent my brother to their own lineman school in South Carolina and he is now a Class-A Certified Electrical Lineman. His income far exceeds what my parents earn combined. He did this with a ninth grade education. He is the American Dream and the reason trade work makes sense for so many, including myself. My oldest brother is paying student loans for a degree he does not use and never will. Trades make sense for so many people and are slowly dying out. Welding grabbed my attention due to the diversity in what you are able to do in the field. Also, the complexity of it. I want to learn as much as possible. This is just the beginning of my learning in the field. I can feel it falling into place and welcome it. In my 24 years, I have lived through so much more than most human beings ever do. I am a recovering fentanyl addict with over 2 years of sobriety and that is my biggest accomplishment. Going forward in my life is my next big one. I have loved and lost many due to my former life. However, I have loved and lost 3 people very close to me this year in my personal life. I was never as thankful to be sober and present in their lives the last couple of years. The chance of me relapsing has been a concern of many family members due to the pain and trauma that we have all been through. It is not a concern of mine. I beat fentanyl and I known that part of my life is over. I know it and nothing can stop me. I am ready to take in the world... .... and the world better be ready, because I'm coming for it. I appreciate your consideration and thank you for the opportunity to apply.

All of my life, I was the epitome of the perfect daughter and student. I grew up with a normal home to parents that were both my biological parents and no abuse. At the age of 16, I started a downward spiral that was a complete shock for everyone I knew. We changed medications due to possible hormone changes. My mother sewrched and searched for what was going on with me. Eventually, I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and immediately gave myself free reign to self medicate. After 6 years of living in a drug induced abscence from life, I am a recovering fentanyl addict with over 2 years of sobriety and that is my biggest accomplishment. Going forward in my life is my next big one. I don't want to be my mother!! A desk is not the only place for a woman. I have watched her wish to be out in the world to make a living and stuck to a desk because the world told her that was the only place for her when she was my age. College was not really an option in her youth due to marriage and children. Her choices were taken from her and now she sits day in and day out. I will not be her and succumb to settling into a career just to make money. I want joy and creativity as well. My oldest brother did the high-school/college experience. He now installs gutters and roofing systems, How did that degree help him? I asked myself that question. I watched my middle brother quit high-school and go to work. He landed a job on an electric company line crew as a grounds person. That company sent my brother to their own lineman school in South Carolina and he is now a Class-A Certified Electrical Lineman. His income far exceeds what my parents earn combined. He did this with a ninth grade education. He is the American Dream and the reason trade work makes sense for so many, including myself. My oldest brother is paying student loans for a degree he does not use and never will. Trades make sense for so many people and are slowly dying out. Welding grabbed my attention due to the diversity in what you are able to do in the field. Also, the complexity of it. I want to learn as much as possible. This is just the beginning of my learning in the field. I can feel it falling into place and welcome it. Knowing my diagnosis and being more mature, I am able to manage my illness with a better understanding of how to live a "normal life" and maintain relationships. I have loved and lost many due to my former life. However, I have loved and lost 3 people very close to me this year in my personal life. I was never as thankful to be sober and present in their lives the last couple of years. The chance of me relapsing has been a concern of many family members due to the pain and trauma that we have all been through. It is not a concern of mine. I understand Borderline Personality Disorder and I have beaten fentanyl addiction. That part of my life is over. I know it and nothing can stop me. I am ready to take in the world... .... and the world better be ready, because I'm coming for it. I appreciate your consideration and thank you for the opportunity to apply.

I don't want to be my mother!! A desk is not the only place for a woman. I have watched her wish to be out in the world to make a living and stuck to a desk because the world told her that was the only place for her when she was my age. College was not really an option in her youth due to marriage and children. Her choices were taken from her and now she sits day in and day out. I will not be her and succumb to settling into a career just to make money. I want joy and creativity as well. My oldest brother did the high-school/college experience. He now installs gutters and roofing systems, How did that degree help him? I asked myself that question. I watched my middle brother quit high-school and go to work. He landed a job on an electric company line crew as a grounds person. That company sent my brother to their own lineman school in South Carolina and he is now a Class-A Certified Electrical Lineman. His income far exceeds what my parents earn combined. He did this with a ninth grade education. He is the American Dream and the reason trade work makes sense for so many, including myself. My oldest brother is paying student loans for a degree he does not use and never will. Trades make sense for so many people and are slowly dying out. Welding grabbed my attention due to the diversity in what you are able to do in the field. Also, the complexity of it. I want to learn as much as possible. This is just the beginning of my learning in the field. I can feel it falling into place and welcome it. In my 24 years, I have lived through so much more than most human beings ever do. I am a recovering fentanyl addict with over 2 years of sobriety and that is my biggest accomplishment. Going forward in my life is my next big one. I have loved and lost many due to my former life. However, I have loved and lost 3 people very close to me this year in my personal life. I was never as thankful to be sober and present in their lives the last couple of years. The chance of me relapsing has been a concern of many family members due to the pain and trauma that we have all been through. It is not a concern of mine. I beat fentanyl and I known that part of my life is over. I know it and nothing can stop me. I am ready to take in the world... .... and the world better be ready, because I'm coming for it. I appreciate your consideration and thank you for the opportunity to apply.

I don't want to be my mother!! A desk is not the only place for a woman. I have watched her wish to be out in the world to make a living and stuck to a desk because the world told her that was the only place for her when she was my age. College was not really an option in her youth due to marriage and children. Her choices were taken from her and now she sits day in and day out. I will not be her and succumb to settling into a career just to make money. I want joy and creativity as well. My oldest brother did the high-school/college experience. He now installs gutters and roofing systems, How did that degree help him? I asked myself that question. I watched my middle brother quit high-school and go to work. He landed a job on an electric company line crew as a grounds person. That company sent my brother to their own lineman school in South Carolina and he is now a Class-A Certified Electrical Lineman. His income far exceeds what my parents earn combined. He did this with a ninth grade education. He is the American Dream and the reason trade work makes sense for so many, including myself. My oldest brother is paying student loans for a degree he does not use and never will. Trades make sense for so many people and are slowly dying out. Welding grabbed my attention due to the diversity in what you are able to do in the field. Also, the complexity of it. I want to learn as much as possible. This is just the beginning of my learning in the field. I can feel it falling into place and welcome it. In my 24 years, I have lived through so much more than most human beings ever do. I am a recovering fentanyl addict with over 2 years of sobriety and that is my biggest accomplishment. Going forward in my life is my next big one. I have loved and lost many due to my former life. However, I have loved and lost 3 people very close to me this year in my personal life. I was never as thankful to be sober and present in their lives the last couple of years. The chance of me relapsing has been a concern of many family members due to the pain and trauma that we have all been through. It is not a concern of mine. I beat fentanyl and I known that part of my life is over. I know it and nothing can stop me. I am ready to take in the world... .... and the world better be ready, because I'm coming for it. I appreciate your consideration and thank you for the opportunity to apply.

All of my life, I was the epitome of the perfect daughter and student. I grew up with a normal home to parents that were both my biological parents and no abuse. At the age of 16, I started a downward spiral that was a complete shock for everyone I knew. We changed medications due to possible hormone changes. My mother sewrched and searched for what was going on with me. Eventually, I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and immediately gave myself free reign to self medicate. After 6 years of living in a drug induced abscence from life, I am a recovering fentanyl addict with over 2 years of sobriety and that is my biggest accomplishment. Going forward in my life is my next big one. Knowing my diagnosis and being more mature, I am able to manage my illness with a better understanding of how to live a "normal life" and maintain relationships. I have loved and lost many due to my former life. However, I have loved and lost 3 people very close to me this year in my personal life. I was never as thankful to be sober and present in their lives the last couple of years. I don't want to be my mother!! A desk is not the only place for a woman. I have watched her wish to be out in the world to make a living and stuck to a desk because the world told her that was the only place for her when she was my age. College was not really an option in her youth due to marriage and children. Her choices were taken from her and now she sits day in and day out. I will not be her and succumb to settling into a career just to make money. I want joy and creativity as well. My oldest brother did the high-school/college experience. He now installs gutters and roofing systems, How did that degree help him? I asked myself that question. I watched my middle brother quit high-school and go to work. He landed a job on an electric company line crew as a grounds person. That company sent my brother to their own lineman school in South Carolina and he is now a Class-A Certified Electrical Lineman. His income far exceeds what my parents earn combined. He did this with a ninth grade education. He is the American Dream and the reason trade work makes sense for so many, including myself. My oldest brother is paying student loans for a degree he does not use and never will. Trades make sense for so many people and are slowly dying out. Welding grabbed my attention due to the diversity in what you are able to do in the field. Also, the complexity of it. I want to learn as much as possible. This is just the beginning of my learning in the field. I can feel it falling into place and welcome it. The chance of me relapsing has been a concern of many family members due to the pain and trauma that we have all been through. It is not a concern of mine. I understand Borderline Personality Disorder and I have beaten fentanyl addiction. That part of my life is over. I know it and nothing can stop me. I am ready to take in the world... .... and the world better be ready, because I'm coming for it. I appreciate your consideration and thank you for the opportunity to apply.

All of my life, I was the epitome of the perfect daughter and student. I grew up with a normal home to parents that were both my biological parents and no abuse. At the age of 16, I started a downward spiral that was a complete shock for everyone I knew. We changed medications due to possible hormone issues and nothing was working. My mother searched and searched for what was going on with me. Eventually, I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. I then immediately gave myself free reign to self medicate. After 6 years of living in a drug induced abscence from life, I am a recovering fentanyl addict with over 2 years of sobriety and that is my biggest accomplishment. Going forward in my life is my next big one. Knowing my diagnosis and being more mature, I am able to manage my illness with a better understanding of how to live a "normal life" and maintain relationships. I have loved and lost many due to my former life. However, I have loved and lost 3 people very close to me this year in my personal life. I was never as thankful to be sober and present in their lives the last couple of years. The chance of me relapsing has been a concern of many family members due to the pain and trauma that we have all been through. It is not a concern of mine. I understand Borderline Personality Disorder and I have beaten fentanyl addiction. That part of my life is over. I know it and nothing can stop me. I don't want to be my mother!! A desk is not the only place for a woman. I have watched her wish to be out in the world to make a living and stuck to a desk because the world told her that was the only place for her when she was my age. College was not really an option in her youth due to marriage and children. Her choices were taken from her and now she sits day in and day out. I will not be her and succumb to settling into a career just to make money. I want joy and creativity as well. My oldest brother did the high-school/college experience. He now installs gutters and roofing systems, How did that degree help him? I asked myself that question. I watched my middle brother quit high-school and go to work. He landed a job on an electric company line crew as a grounds person. That company sent my brother to their own lineman school in South Carolina and he is now a Class-A Certified Electrical Lineman. His income far exceeds what my parents earn combined. He did this with a ninth grade education. He is the American Dream and the reason trade work makes sense for so many, including myself. My oldest brother is paying student loans for a degree he does not use and never will. Trades make sense for so many people and are slowly dying out. Welding grabbed my attention due to the diversity in what you are able to do in the field. Also, the complexity of it. I want to learn as much as possible. This is just the beginning of my learning in the field. I can feel it falling into place and welcome it. I am ready to take in the world... .... and the world better be ready, because I'm coming for it. I appreciate your consideration and thank you for the opportunity to apply.

I don't want to be my mother!! A desk is not the only place for a woman. I have watched her wish to be out in the world to make a living and stuck to a desk because the world told her that was the only place for her when she was my age. College was not really an option in her youth due to marriage and children. Her choices were taken from her and now she sits day in and day out. I will not be her and succumb to settling into a career just to make money. I want joy and creativity as well. My oldest brother did the high-school/college experience. He now installs gutters and roofing systems, How did that degree help him? I asked myself that question. I watched my middle brother quit high-school and go to work. He landed a job on an electric company line crew as a grounds person. That company sent my brother to their own lineman school in South Carolina and he is now a Class-A Certified Electrical Lineman. His income far exceeds what my parents earn combined. He did this with a ninth grade education. He is the American Dream and the reason trade work makes sense for so many, including myself. My oldest brother is paying student loans for a degree he does not use and never will. Trades make sense for so many people and are slowly dying out. Welding grabbed my attention due to the diversity in what you are able to do in the field. Also, the complexity of it. I want to learn as much as possible. This is just the beginning of my learning in the field. I can feel it falling into place and welcome it. All of my life, I was the epitome of the perfect daughter and student. I grew up with a normal home to parents that were both my biological parents and no abuse. At the age of 16, I started a downward spiral that was a complete shock for everyone I knew. We changed medications due to possible hormone changes. My mother searched and searched for what was going on with me. Eventually, I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and immediately gave myself free reign to self medicate. After 6 years of living in a drug induced abscence from life, I am a recovering fentanyl addict with over 2 years of sobriety and that is my biggest accomplishment, going forward in my life is my next big one. Knowing my diagnosis and being more mature, I am able to manage my illness with a better understanding of how to live a "normal life" and maintain relationships. I have loved and lost many due to my former life. However, I have loved and lost 3 people very close to me this year in my personal life. I was never as thankful to be sober, sane, and present in their lives the last couple of years. The chance of me relapsing has been a concern of many family members due to the pain and trauma that we have all been through. It is not a concern of mine. I understand Borderline Personality Disorder and I have beaten fentanyl addiction. That part of my life is over. I know it and nothing can stop me. I am ready to take in the world... .... and the world better be ready, because I'm coming for it. I appreciate your consideration and thank you for the opportunity to apply.

I don't want to be my mother!! A desk is not the only place for a woman. I have watched her wish to be out in the world to make a living and stuck to a desk because the world told her that was the only place for her when she was my age. College was not really an option in her youth due to marriage and children. Her choices were taken from her and now she sits day in and day out. I will not be her and succumb to settling into a career just to make money. I want joy and creativity as well. My oldest brother did the high-school/college experience. He now installs gutters and roofing systems, How did that degree help him? I asked myself that question. I watched my middle brother quit high-school and go to work. He landed a job on an electric company line crew as a grounds person. That company sent my brother to their own lineman school in South Carolina and he is now a Class-A Certified Electrical Lineman. His income far exceeds what my parents earn combined. He did this with a ninth grade education. He is the American Dream and the reason trade work makes sense for so many, including myself. My oldest brother is paying student loans for a degree he does not use and never will. Trades make sense for so many people and are slowly dying out. Welding grabbed my attention due to the diversity in what you are able to do in the field. Also, the complexity of it. I want to learn as much as possible. This is just the beginning of my learning in the field. I can feel it falling into place and welcome it. In my 24 years, I have lived through so much more than most human beings ever do. I am a recovering fentanyl addict with over 2 years of sobriety and that is my biggest accomplishment. Going forward in my life is my next big one. I have loved and lost many due to my former life. However, I have loved and lost 3 people very close to me this year in my personal life. I was never as thankful to be sober and present in their lives the last couple of years. The chance of me relapsing has been a concern of many family members due to the pain and trauma that we have all been through. It is not a concern of mine. I beat fentanyl and I known that part of my life is over. I know it and nothing can stop me. I am ready to take in the world... .... and the world better be ready, because I'm coming for it. I appreciate your consideration and thank you for the opportunity to apply.

I don't want to be my mother!! A desk is not the only place for a woman. I have watched her wish to be out in the world to make a living and stuck to a desk because the world told her that was the only place for her when she was my age. College was not really an option in her youth due to marriage and children. Her choices were taken from her and now she sits day in and day out. I will not be her and succumb to settling into a career just to make money. I want joy and creativity as well. My oldest brother did the high-school/college experience. He now installs gutters and roofing systems, How did that degree help him? I asked myself that question. I watched my middle brother quit high-school and go to work. He landed a job on an electric company line crew as a grounds person. That company sent my brother to their own lineman school in South Carolina and he is now a Class-A Certified Electrical Lineman. His income far exceeds what my parents earn combined. He did this with a ninth grade education. He is the American Dream and the reason trade work makes sense for so many, including myself. My oldest brother is paying student loans for a degree he does not use and never will. Trades make sense for so many people and are slowly dying out. Welding grabbed my attention due to the diversity in what you are able to do in the field. Also, the complexity of it. I want to learn as much as possible. This is just the beginning of my learning in the field. I can feel it falling into place and welcome it. In my 24 years, I have lived through so much more than most human beings ever do. I am a recovering fentanyl addict with over 2 years of sobriety and that is my biggest accomplishment. Going forward in my life is my next big one. I have loved and lost many due to my former life. However, I have loved and lost 3 people very close to me this year in my personal life. I was never as thankful to be sober and present in their lives the last couple of years. The chance of me relapsing has been a concern of many family members due to the pain and trauma that we have all been through. It is not a concern of mine. I beat fentanyl and I known that part of my life is over. I know it and nothing can stop me. I am ready to take in the world... .... and the world better be ready, because I'm coming for it. I appreciate your consideration and thank you for the opportunity to apply.