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Olivia's New Life - I said no
Chapters Of My Life change, Divorce, new life

I Said No To “Having It All”

27 July, 2017

So, if you remember, I decided to become a doctor at 31 years old, despite having a successful career, a husband, and a daughter. Since making this decision, everything has changed. Every single thing. I am officially a “divorcee” now. Continuing with my sleep over at Christina’s house, she appears more struck than me. Christina…

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Olivia's New Life - Why I divorced Him
Chapters Of My Life change, Divorce, new life

Why I Divorced Him

13 July, 2017

So if you remember I am a 31 years old mother, who decided to become a doctor against all odds. This decision impacts so many areas of my life, it is incredible. My love life has been affected, Yesterday I received the letter confirming the divorce to Cole. Cole didn’t come back and in the…

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How to choose a medical school?
Chapters Of My Life becoming a doctor, change, illustration, new life

How to choose a medical school?

21 June, 2017

So, if you remember I am a mother, I am 31 years old, I want to quit my job to become a doctor; and I just got divorced. Even though I would love to study medicine in Cambridge (like my brother), Oxford, or Harvard. I must be strategic in choosing the medical school I will…

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Chapters Of My Life becoming a doctor, change, illustration, new life, opinion of others

Chapter 10 or what would people say about me?

17 February, 2017

So if you remember, I decided to become a doctor at 31 years old. But this decision comes with important life changes, which I did not expect. I can assure you these life changes slap me in the face every day. For example, I needed some experience with patients and I ended up being an…

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Chapters Of My Life body image, change, illustration, new life, teenage years

Chapter 9 or How to speak to a 17 year-old?

25 January, 2017

So if you remember, despite being 31 and a mom, I decided to pursue my dream of becoming a doctor. It was impacting all areas of my life. I had to deal with emotional issues, such as facing my old teenage crush, Lucas, who offered me an apprenticeship, because for medical schools, I needed some…

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Chapters Of My Life becoming a doctor, change, Drawing, illustration, love, new life

Chapter 8 or First encounter

28 December, 2016

So if you remember I decided to become a doctor, even though I am a 31-year-old mom with a very decent job. I had never imagined how deeply this decision would affect all areas of my life. I had looked for an apprenticeship with the man, who broke my 16-year-old heart… but it was OK,…

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Chapters Of My Life being in the present, change, illustration, love, new life

Chapter 7 or How to break the vicious cycle of my feelings?

7 December, 2016

So if you remember, at 31 years old and being a mom, I decided to become a doctor. This decision challenged my life in every possible way, one of which involved me facing an old teenage crush, whose name was Lucas, whom I called to set up an interview. Following that call to Lucas, I…

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Chapters Of My Life change, just an excuse, new life

Chapter 6 or when an excuse comes back with a revenge

16 November, 2016

So if you remember, I decided to turn my life around at 31 and apply to medical schools. To enhance my application, I needed a working experience in healthcare setting. I found a very good and thoughtful excuse to avoid working with a teenage crush, but I still needed to find this apprenticeship. I resorted to…

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Jessica Pearson's departure from Suits
Just My Opinion jessica pearson, new life, suits

5 reasons why I can’t get over Jessica Pearson leaving Suits

19 September, 2016

So if you remember I decided to become a doctor at 31 years. Decision that comes with many consequences, but I know I will get over them… eventually. However, there is one piece of news I cannot get over: JESSICA PEARSON IS LEAVING SUITS Jessica is my role model, I want to be the Jessica…

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Olivia chapter 3
Chapters Of My Life becoming a doctor, change, love, new life

Chapter 3 or How to get an apprenticeship at 31?

30 August, 2016

So if you remember I decided to become a doctor at 31 years old, with the blessing of my daughter. I woke up early most of the days to study chemistry and biology, which I hadn’t explored for the last 15 years. I was pretty rusty, but holding on to it. All medical schools required…

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Olivia Adele

is a 31 years old fictional character, but her life events are based on a true story. She is a separated mother, but she decided on a big life change and is pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor, which comes with many pitfalls, struggles and hopes.
The author of Olivia’s New Life is Vanessa, a medical student/mom.

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