Hi, my name is Nicole, and I’m asking for help because I am doing everything I possibly can, and I’m still falling short.
I’m currently a full time student at Stony Brook University, majoring in Clinical Psychology, with a 4.0 GPA, a member of 4 national honor societies, and i attend full time. I am one year away from reaching my goal of entering their joint MS and PhD program, which is ranked among the top programs in the country.
I have worked relentlessly to get here.
Not just academically, but in life.
I am a recovering addict, and I have been sober for 8 years. I rebuilt my life from nothing, and I did it the hard way: one day at a time, one class at a time, one decision at a time. I went back to school as an adult, pushed through every obstacle, and earned my spot here through pure discipline and determination.
School is not just a goal for me, it is my second chance.
It is the reason I survived. It is the reason I keep going.
But right now, I am struggling badly. I cannot afford both housing and school expenses, and I am facing not being able to afford housing while trying to stay enrolled full time.
I am not asking for luxury. I am asking for stability.
I am trying to stay in school so I can finish what I started and build a future where I can help people the way I wish someone had helped me. Clinical psychology is not just something I picked, it’s personal. I want to work with people who have suffered, who have survived, and who are trying to rebuild their lives, just like I did.
This fundraiser is to help cover:
Housing costs so we have somewhere safe to live
School expenses and basic necessities
I’ve come too far to lose everything right at the finish line.
If you can donate, even a small amount, I will be forever grateful.
And if you can’t donate, sharing this means just as much.
Thank you for reading, and thank you for helping me stay standing when life is trying to knock me down.
With love and gratitude,
Nicole
