Brimblewisp

When I started college, I actually chose Creative Writing as my major. It was what I loved and what I was genuinely excited to study. But as time went on, I started worrying about building a stable career. Psychology felt like the safer, more practical choice, so I switched my major and kept Creative Writing as my minor.

I earned my psychology degree, found a job in the field, and even started a master’s program in psychology. On paper, everything looked like it was falling into place. In reality, I was just going through the motions. I wasn’t happy. I was stressed, anxious, and trying to convince myself that if I just kept pushing forward, I’d eventually feel like I belonged. But I didn’t.

The thing I kept coming back to was writing. Reading and writing have always been where I feel most like myself. They challenge me, inspire me, and help quiet the stress and anxiety that life can bring. So I finally listened to that feeling I’d been ignoring for years. I changed my master’s program to English & Creative Writing, and for the first time in a long time, I was genuinely excited about school again.

Looking back, it was exactly the right decision. Sometimes the safest path isn’t the one that’s right for you. For me, following my gut meant finding my way back to something I’d loved all along.

~ C.C.