I'm currently facing the greatest academic challenge I've ever faced.  It's killing me, mentally and physically.  This is literally kicking the shit out of me.  The way I see it I've got two choices.  Lay down and take it like a bitch, or grab it by the throat and fight back.  Personally I prefer the latter.  In years passed I may have taken the former; put my tail between my legs like a scared dog and moved on to the easier path.  No more.  I am the person that I am because I'm a fighter, not a scared little shit.  It's time to stop getting my ass kicked and start dishing out a beating.  It starts now.