Life lately: balancing therapy sessions, dipping my toes into adjunct teaching (online for now—maybe on campus next spring 👀), and sent off another manuscript for review. Oh, and training for marathon # 7. Only 5 weeks out from the Chicago Marathon. Let’s gooooo! #academicsky #socialwork #running

Finally published! 👏 🎉 #academicsky #socialwork

Woke up to some good news. One of the manuscripts I worked on during my doctoral program has been accepted for publication! 🎉 #socialwork #academicsky

It’s official! Graduated with my doctorate in social work on Saturday. My research advisor in the middle taught me all I know about qualitative research. 💚 #socialwork #academicsky

Two more weeks until graduation. Never thought I’d earn this tam. 🎓🎊 #socialwork #academicsky

Yesterday, I successfully defended my research and officially became “Doctor.” For a few hours, it felt like my brain left my body—I was totally discombobulated. It still doesn’t feel real, but I’m so honored to join the ranks of social work scholars and change-makers. #socialwork #academicsky

My research defense is scheduled for this coming Monday. Just days away from being called Doctor. This feels weird? #socialwork #academicsky

46 days out from graduation. One manuscript with a friend submitted to Death Studies this morning. Another manuscript hopefully ready for submission sometime next week. The end of this doctoral program is near. Not entirely sure how to feel right now? #socialwork #academicsky #qualitativeresearch

One research manuscript down and another one closer to being finished. Submitting this secondary study felt just as anticlimactic as ordering my cap and gown for commencement. 💀 #socialwork #academicsky #qualitativeresearch

Caffeinating then manuscript writing. ☕️ ✌🏻 #socialwork #therapistsky #academicsky #qualitativeresearch

Roughly 36 days until this research manuscript draft is finished and handed in for review. Just months away from earning the title of “Doctor,” if everything goes according to plan. 🤮 #socialwork #therapistsky #academicsky #qualitativeresearch

Pursuing a doctorate degree is not for the faint of heart. The journey is filled with moments of intense self-doubt, but also rewarding breakthroughs. I’m learning a lot about qualitative research, academic writing, and MYSELF. #socialwork #therapistsky #academicsky #qualitativeresearch

If you see this post, quote with a bridge from your gallery.

📍 John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge (Cincinnati, OH)

Entering my final semester of Tulane’s Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program this weekend. Between the workload and research, it’s been quite a ride. Home stretch. #socialwork #therapistsky

Unsure of what the future holds for social media. So here I am, I guess? 🤷‍♀️