@dearzahra23: A love letter: I’m feeling 22 I’ve been thinking about you. Do you remember when you failed your Forensic Competency Exam? You were waiting for the train, on your way to class. First thought: “Should I even go to class if I’m gonna fail out of grad school?” I started a new job a few months ago, and I was offered the chance to attend my first work conference—Behavioral Health & Youth. Remember internship? You told every single person, “I’ll never work residential again.” And look at how life just comes back around. The last three days have been a whirlwind of powerful, heart-melting stories, soul-filling inspiration, bold questions, and brilliant minds all fighting to make the system better for our youth. I wonder if you’d recognize meI got to be here because you didn’t give up. & because you chose to show up, even when it felt pointless. You kept going. And today, I’m standing in a place that once felt impossible. Happy 10-year gradiversary. You did it. & I’m so glad you did.

Zahra

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Wednesday 16 July 2025 13:11:17 GMT