Memories

Facebook reminded me that one year ago today I received my master's degree diploma in the mail. I am still amazed that I finished my master's program 3 months after Max died. I truly don't know how I did it, literally, because I don't have any memories of that time doing school work. I have very few memories of that time in general, but absolutely none of me doing any school work. It is strange how our brains protect us when something is so overwhelming and so devastating that you wouldn't be able to function if not for your brain going to autopilot. It took me 5 long years to complete my master's program and I am so glad and proud that I didn't let Max's death stop me from crossing that finish line.