#my PhaileD journey

A Story of Academia, Power, and Resilience

Welcome to #myPhaileDjourney.com, a space dedicated to sharing my experience of navigating the challenges and triumphs of pursuing a PhD. I never imagined that my PhD journey—one I began in my mid-fifties with purpose, preparation, and commitment—would end without a degree.

On paper, this is a failure.
In reality, it is a story about power, inequity, identity loss, and what happens when capable, committed people collide with systems that are not designed to hold them.
This website exists to tell that story—honestly, thoughtfully, and without shame.

My journey, marked by dedication, resilience, and unexpected hurdles, ultimately led me to a profound realization: sometimes, the greatest lessons and growth come from the paths we do not complete.