Being a doctoral student....it's hard.
This has been weighing heavily on me recently... I guess letting it out might actually help. I've literally not spoken to anyone about this, well other than countless prayers! I don't know how to when everyone seems to be so happy for me. I've actually wanted to quit school! I know that's shocking, because everyone looks at me as strong, and I believe they're cheering for me. But, being a doctoral student is hard! It's so hard, the closer I get to the finish line the harder it seems. This journey is not for the faint at heart, and lord knows this semester has really made me wanna give up on more than one occasion. This undertaking has been daunting, it seems never ending. It's physically, emotionally, and financially draining. I keep wondering why am I doing this to myself, is this worth it?! Deep down I don't even know the answer, but I tell myself it will be. I'm doing something, worthwhile after all, and I've done well thus far. But, when ev...