Learn how Bri overcame her feelings of inadequacy one step at a time as she supported her twin through cancer
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My twin brother, Scott, and I have always done everything together. So when Scott was hit with a cancer diagnosis at age 16, we moved together to a hospital in Tennessee, USA, that specialized in his treatment. I was amazed by his courage as his hair fell out and he endured major surgeries, chemotherapy, and physical therapy.
As I watched him suffer through chemo, high school became the last thing on my mind. My grades definitely showed it too — I struggled to find the motivation to study and fell behind in classes. Things like essays and math equations just didn’t seem important while Scott was going through so much.
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As he slowly started recovering and scans began coming back clear, we realized that we would both need to begin applying to colleges and take the SAT/ACT. I remember opening up a huge book to study for the entrance exams and feeling overwhelmed. Everything seemed vaguely familiar but so foreign at the same time. I closed the book and walked away.
One by one, all my friends prepared to attend their dream schools, and I was increasingly afraid that I wouldn’t be able to do the same. I felt left behind and inadequate — like I couldn’t reach high enough to pull myself up into a successful future.
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After returning home to Georgia after Scott's treatment, Scott and I heard about BYU‑Pathway Worldwide’s
Through the courses, my confidence began to grow. It started when I introduced myself in the first gathering and realized I was surrounded by students who weren’t competing with me, but rather cheering me on. Their support was obvious through every peer review and discussion. I loved supporting them too! Every assignment I completed with BYU‑Pathway helped me win back the confidence I had lost and made me excited for future opportunities.
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After completing PathwayConnect, Scott and I decided together to transfer to BYU‑Idaho’s campus — equipped with the skills BYU-Pathway had taught us. Scott is now studying geology and is a talented public speaker, who is often asked to speak at fundraising events for childhood cancer research. I'm studying communication and enjoy working as a tutor. I even worked for BYU‑Pathway as a writing and messaging intern, where I met and interviewed students like me who are overcoming feelings of inadequacy, or even students
If I had continued to believe the lie that I was inadequate, I would have missed many opportunities that have come to me as I’ve continued my education.
Most of all, I would have missed many opportunities to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ. I’m so grateful for the role BYU‑Pathway has played in rebuilding my academic and spiritual confidence and preparing me for a successful future.