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Lilly, I've been reading some of your posts about DID and wanted to offer you encouragement. I have/had (?) DID. I'm integrated so I'm not sure what tense to use.
Anyway..... I returned to college as an undergrad in my 40s, went on to complete grad school and became a licensed therapist. I never told any of my professors about my diagnoses, but I did tell a couple of classmates who became friends. I'm told by clients and coworkers that I'm good at what I do. I firmly believe that my own struggles help me empathize with clients.
My advice is to go for it hon. I was scared at times. I wondered what the "heck" I thought I was doing a lot. I kept coming back to a story a lady in the non-traditional students (code for old farts) office told me. An 80 year old lady applied for admission. Her friends told her she was crazy because she'd be 84 by the time she graduated. Her response? "In four years I'll be 84 whether I go to school or not." She went on to earn her degree.
Going to repeat myself... go for your dream hon.
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