It felt weird, maybe even futile, to celebrate my achievement at home, esp as the pandemic exacerbates an already vanishing job market. But, I gotta say, this ostentatious display of support from my Dad, who didn't graduate high school, has got me feeling proud of myself today.
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I'm still shocked that my tweet went viral!! It has been really amazing to see people all over the world connect w my dad's grand gesture and amplify it w their own stories of hope and perseverance. thanks to y'all for sharing 💞😊
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❤️ Your father may not have graduated from high school, but his self-actualization is out of this world. (You have a role model for success in the real sense of that word eternally.)
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A few things have brought me to tears during the pandemic, and I’ll add this to the list. As a #firstgen PhD, I get it - and can understand how meaningful this gesture is to you and to him. Congratulations, Dr. Truett! 👏👏👏
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Brandon — haven’t seen you in a long time! Been since our days working at the Polo outlet in the summers. Congratulations!
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