Thanksgiving breakthrough

Had dinner with my parents tonight and something shifted. Dad asked me about my anatomy class struggles and instead of launching into his usual “maybe you should consider business” speech, he actually listened when I explained why nursing feels right.

Thanksgiving breakthrough

Mom chimed in with this story about how her friend’s daughter just graduated from nursing school and loves working in the NICU. Like, she was genuinely excited telling me about it. Six months ago they were both worried I was throwing away my “potential” by not going pre-med.

It’s weird how much their support means to me. I didn’t realize how much I’d been bracing myself for their disapproval until I didn’t have to anymore.

Processing everything over leftover pie.

Carmen’s been telling me for weeks that they’d come around, but I guess I needed to hear it for myself.

Now I just have to actually pass that anatomy exam next week. No pressure or anything.