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[–]PahapanFDS Disciple[S] 106 points107 points108 points 5 years ago (10 children) | Copy Link
I’m going back to school next semester so I can get another degree that will help me pursue my dream job as a park ranger! I reached out to an organization that volunteers at a local national historic site in my town owned and operated by the National Park Service, and I’m going to research other opportunities to bulk up my resume. I’m 30 now and this is something I’ve secretly wanted to do since I was in my early 20s, but I never wanted to admit it for various reasons, one of which being that I knew my mother wouldn’t approve. She’s a PhD and looks down on careers that she doesn’t think are intellectual or impressive. But I’ve gotten to the point where I literally don’t care about garnering her approval or meeting her standards.
Ultimately I’m going to move back to my birth state of Montana, where my entire extended family on my mom’s side still lives. Every time I’ve visited it just… feels like home. I’m going to conquer my eating disorder and eat nutritional meals and get strong. I’ve been making progress on this! I’m going to get a small house someday, hopefully in the woods, and I’ll definitely have cats. And I’m going to have a baby or two eventually. I know motherhood isn’t for everyone but it’s something I’ve always felt a calling to. I’ll gladly do it alone if I never encounter the right HVM. I think more of us should take advantage of the perks of our sex and have kids without men, since men are continuously proving themselves to be such actual scrotes. And I’m bi so I’m totally open to meeting a HVW!
My abusive ex broke me down but I’m rebuilding and I’ll be stronger for it. He was a wake-up call. I only have this one life and I want to do it my way. And so what if it took me til 30 to find my way? If I live to be 100 that means I still have 70 years left to live. It’s never too late to begin the rest of your life.
[–]letsberealforamomentRuthless Strategist92 points93 points94 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Friend, I started law school at age 26, and became a licensed atty at age 29....with a toddler in tow. If I did it, so can you! Family is so important, and it sounds like they will be there for you!
Your chances of success: 100%
Your chances of success with an LVM in your life: 0%.
Keep levelling up!
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[–]freedandelionsFDS Newbie4 points5 points6 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Same here! School brings on my migraines. I don't want to do that again.
[–]Primary-AlarmFDS Newbie0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Psst, look into Conservation Corps. Good way to get into the park service without school.
[–]luvmyvulvaxoxoFDS Disciple0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Good to know!
[–]GalactoseGalFDS Newbie21 points22 points23 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I am giving you so many Montana nature baby vibes!
[–]NowTrulyFDS Newbie9 points10 points11 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Motherhood is awesome. It’s awesomer if you do it alone.
Then you’d be THE DEFINITION of a no-drama mama.
[–]emgrant8FDS Newbie2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
This is SO beautiful and inspiring. I’m so happy you’ve found what you want and have the determination to get it. I’m also interested in an outdoorsy job, preferably something scientific with fieldwork, but I won’t get there for quite some time. I was feeling down about it, but you’ve made me feel better and reinvigorated me. Good luck at school, I know you’ll do great 😊
[–]basicbagelsFDS Newbie27 points28 points29 points 5 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
This is great!! You got this sis!! Ps I’ve never been to Montana but I’m dying to visit 💜
[–]PahapanFDS Disciple[S] 17 points18 points19 points 5 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
I've been fortunate enough to have traveled a lot, both domestically and internationally, and Montana is easily the most beautiful place I've ever been. I've road tripped across and it's awe inspiring. I really can't think of anywhere else I'd rather live. I grew up in New York in the Hudson Valley and it's pretty here too but the people are atrocious, lmao, not to mention the inflated cost of living.
If you ever get the chance to visit Montana, definitely take it!
[–]Accountabili_BuddyFDS Newbie9 points10 points11 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I agree! Montana is literally one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. Especially the Bozeman area and the Black Forest. It truly is big sky country!
[–]excusemewotThrowaway Account0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
How are the people atrocious? I’m just curious:)
[–][deleted] 14 points15 points16 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Cozy, safe, relaxed vibes
[–][deleted] 10 points11 points12 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Awww!!! I hope your new future job lets you live in a place on the grounds! That would be epic!!
Thank you for sharing. You have soo much peace and happiness in this collage!
Montana has always had my curiosity peaked. Maybe I should put that on my list of places to go!
[–]MoreMochaPleaseFDS Newbie8 points9 points10 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I love this 💕 I have Pinterest boards like this as my vision boards for my goals.
[–]iggypooopFDS Newbie8 points9 points10 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I'm 80% there (still taking my time for a baby) and 15 years ago I was destined to work in a factory or at best as a very cheaply paid assistant to an asshole, living in an misogynistic society, in a developing country, with my super abusive family.
Just thinking about how I escaped all this feels so damn good!
[–]MACMUAFDS Apprentice7 points8 points9 points 5 years ago* (0 children) | Copy Link
Awwwww this is so wholesome!! I wish you get ALL OF THIS by tomorrow
[–][deleted] 5 points6 points7 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Yes, you will. You can do anything. You are so much more powerful than you know. Glad you are discovering it. 💞
[–]bramblecabbitFDS Newbie6 points7 points8 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Education gets us everything we could ever want! You got this ☺️
[–]jjlew922FDS Disciple2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Montana my heart ❤️
[–]Vaio200789FDS Newbie2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Adorably cozy! Love your plans :)
[–]suncolorFDS Newbie2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I love this. Wishing you the best! You got this! <3
[–]pineappleshampooPickmeisha™️1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
You can do this!
I love your attitude towards having kids: you know you want it and you plan to do it one way or another. I know so many women who really want children but are so passive about it and don’t do anything to make it happen/actively reduce their own chances of it happening. It’s so sad. I was in your shoes in 2016 like ‘I’m gonna have a baby one way or another within the next 2-4yr’. Had my first in 2019. It’s such a major part of life if it’s something you want, you can’t afford to sit back and passively hope it comes your way! You go get that baby! 🧡
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