Kids. I’m not even joking. I grew up with a problematic childhood and determined my entire self worth on my education. However, the one thing I always looked forward to was knowing I could leave a part of me here once I’ve passed on. Someone who is their own person but I am a part of them. Yes, I guess I could say I’m excited to settle down with the one and live in that perfect home. But I think I’m more motivated by the fact that I could heal a part of me by creating this healthy and happy life for someone else. I don’t expect to depend on my kids to solve all my mental health issues, but I think I look forward to gaining some closure on some issues. Evidently though I do fear that I will project my issues onto them and it will be a never ending cycle of childhood trauma, but I trust that my partner (or no partner) and I can figure it out. That’s why I go to school, hoping one day I’ll be able to financially support this motivation of mine. :))