phd mid-candidature milestone met

I feel like a weight has been lifted. I've been grappling with my PhD exegesis for the past six months and have had many sleepless nights. Finally, I've got it. I have my research question, the makings of the first chapter, and my whole thesis planned. Feeling so relieved. My 80,000 creative component, a novel, is already complete so it's just the 20,000 exegesis to compliment that I need to write.

Wouldn't have come so far without so many wonderful women supporting me. My supervisors Claire Knowles and Catherine Padmore. Last night I delivered my mid-candidature presentation and my good friends Kimberley Starr and Vikki Petraitis were there to support me. They are the reason I embarked on this journey as it was always on my bucket list to complete a PhD. We're all teachers and authors and together we are the Antigones. They have cheered me and supported me and I am so lucky to have them to share this journey with. One day, we will be on a stage together in our lovely bonnets and gowns. Can't wait!!!!