By Carolyn Rubenstein

This post was inspired by Aidan Donnelley Rowley’s post on Ivy League Insecurities. Aidan’s post was inspired by this post on Motherese.

November 2006 — November 2011 — November 2016

Five years ago, I was a senior in college. I was fiercely determined to structure my life so that I could create the greatest amount of change possible. I held onto the pain of others and wanted to heal all wounds I came across. I had only the best intentions and truly thought I could do anything if I worked hard enough. My husband and I were in college together and had been dating for four years. I was incredibly happy and excited to begin the next chapter in my life—publishing my book and attending graduate school.

November 2006 — November 2011 — November 2016

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