I am a student, and a single mother. I am currently finishing up my MA ( Medical Assistant)  program with 5 weeks left. I am trying to decide if I would like to add Phlebotomy to my resume of talents.

I have had to make hard choices in my life, I’ve been judged based on these choices.  Some see me as a strong, loving mother and woman, while others see the opposite.

I have been away from my children for 8 months now, attending school so that I can have a good chance at a decent future with them. I made the sacrifice of a few months away from them to achieve this goal. If I had the choice to accomplish this with them nearby, I would have.

I am from Michigan (Detroit area) and as most know, one of, if not the hardest hit areas in the country for unemployment.

I had two choices, go on welfare with my children, or try to make a difference for me and my kids.

As a man and a father I would have been applauded for making this sacrifice, but as a woman and a mother I am not always seen in the same light. Those who know me well, respect my choices, and understand my motives, the ones who do not, judge without knowing me at all.

I am on a path, to finish school, and return home to my children. Soon, I will have accomplished this and I will get to hold my children again, and they will know that their mommy did everything she could to make sure they had the best possible future I could provide them.

I will post many times I am sure, about things that go on between my ex and I, He has not been the easiest to deal with in this situation, as well as accomplishment I have made. I will post as I get closer to my goals.

Update.  8/2010

I have finished with school, and I am now back in Michigan with my children. I am excited and scared all at the same time. I missed my babies so much.