How does Michelle Palmer's college journey reflect in her personal growth strategies?

From what I’ve shared online, my college journey is deeply tied to my personal growth. Being 38 months clean while working toward a psychology degree with a concentration in addictions and trauma comes directly from my own story of being “gracefully broken, but beautifully standing.”

School is one of my growth strategies:

1. I turn my pain into purpose by studying what almost destroyed me
2. I stay accountable through long‑term goals (graduation, career)
3. I use what I learn to help others who are still struggling

My education isn’t just academic; it’s part of my recovery, my healing, and my mission to keep moving forward and transforming.

What part of my journey are you most interested in—recovery, school, or how I balance both?