Yolanda R. Wideman

Life and Everything Under It

Hobbies and interests have a way of uplifting one 's soul . For the most part , education has played an important role in the lives of people Regardless of who we are , and what we do in life , we are all geared towards making it big in this world . In my own little way , I believe that regardless of what we do , we are responsible for our own actions The different experiences I encountered have opened my eyes and convinced me to pursue a degree in Counseling Psychology from

the Bowie State University

I have always considered myself to be an independent fighter . As a young child , I have been exposed to numerous realities that have helped shaped my perceptions in life . Being of service to mankind and my country was one of the dreams that I have fulfilled as I grew older Eventually , I went on and started a family of my own , with high hopes of becoming a good parent

My involvement in the military was not something to be taken for granted . I was in the service for 17 years , where most of my life and perceptions were developed . The military training and exposure we had opened more doors for me in the real world . I was deployed in Iraq twice , including deployments in both Somalia and Bosnia . Being away from a normal life allowed me to appreciate what was being handed to me . I also bore witness to how the war affected...