Hi Riley! Welcome! Mom of three and in a year I should be in a similar position—one out of college and one out of high school—
Personally I don’t think you had “excuses”—you had valid significant reasons. As a working Mom of three and wife and home manager—it is no joke! It’s fortunate we even get to sleep!!

So you’re here! Write your heart out and make this all you want it to be!! Ready to follow your journey!!