If I could do it all over again, would you change anything?

I wouldn't change anything. The experience I have gained has moulded me to be the person that I am. My children have grounded me and made me to have more focus and drive. If there were any changes then I would be different and I wouldn't be this Yolisa.

I would have been more self-centred if I didn't have my children. They have made me to be more responsible and selfless, I know that they rely on me so I have to make the best of whatever life situation I am in. All of this is done out of love for my children and not wanting to fail them as a parent.  If I would have to do it all over again, I would have to take all the experience I've gained to make better decisions. Without my experiences, I'd make the same mistakes because I wouldn't know any better.

With growing up, when you make mistakes you learn to see and create opportunities. For some having children is a stumbling block especially having two at such a young age. I saw an opportunity to accomplish my dreams and to be true to myself on who I am and where I want to be in life. Going back to university to study was the first step of realising my dreams. I have seen progress in my life and in the choices I make based on previous mistakes. Now I see myself as a PhD student is the making. I don't just dream, I'm making my dreams a reality.