12/09/2025
I started the doctoral program in Fall 2022 full of excitement — chile, I was planning my finish line before I even got started 😂✨. My vision was clear and my plan was even clearer. The commute from ATL to NOLA for two years, one weekend a month, was a lot on me 😩✈️(mostky 🚘)… but hey, I kept my eye on the prize the whole time 👀🏆.”
I crossed the stage Fall of 2024 successfully completing all required courses w/ an A/B average; however the most vital component was undone, my APP (Research). Without defending my research I could not officially call myself Dr. Washington, nor allow others to refer to me as such, or sign my name w/ that title.
I admit I was embarrassed, hurt, and disappointed in myself 😔. I thought about dropping out so many times and just saying ‘you know what… forget it’ 🖕🏾. But after some real self-reflection and getting poured into by my loved ones ❤️, I regrouped. I realized I had invested too much time — and racked up way too much debt 💸😅 — to let fear step in and win. So I pushed back. I applied pressure 💪🏽. I prayed to God 🙏🏽, believed in myself ✨, and trusted the process… even when the process was processing me 😩😂.”
I defended today & earned the title Dr. Antionette Dominique Washington, DSW! I am so grateful & beyond excited to have accomplished yet another goal of mines.
No, I didn’t get the party I originally planned for 🎉😅. I thought I’d be celebrating with family and friends, but hey — things don’t always go as planned. What I did get was love, advice, support, and plenty of wisdom that truly encouraged me ❤️🙏🏽. And I accept it, appreciate it, and carry it with me every single day!
At the end of the day, the successful completion of the DSW program happened His way and in His timing 🙌🏽. But now, my vision is shaping my new and profound reality ✨. My God…Nothing short of AMAZING — every step, every season, every blessing 🙏🏽💛.”
I can truly say I did it — by His grace and mercy. is it222425. I started in 2022, crossed the stage in 2024🎓, and crowned in 2025. The plan has been executed.” 🎤
I’m HER!!! That girl-yup She is me, I am her, we are one l🙌
