I Am Humboldt – The Story of Thomas

Today’s I Am Humboldt features Thomas, a local man who overcame homelessness and addiction, to now working towards his MA in English.

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“I came to Humboldt by way of Mission Teens, Inc. in 2007. In 2009 Mike and Sandy Dunker offered to help me rebuild a life from scratch. I enrolled at College of the Redwoods and began classes in the spring semester of 2010. I now have a BA in English from Humboldt State University and am currently working toward an MA in English: Composition Studies & Pedagogy. I also work as a Peer Writing Consultant in the HSU’s Writing Studio. My ultimate goal is to be able to sustain myself writing, and my preferred genre is horror–with Lovecraftian horror at the apex. Humboldt County is a beautiful place with beautiful people, and without some of those beautiful people, I would not have been able to accomplish what I have accomplished this far.” – Thomas 

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Bob
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Bob
7 years ago

Great story. Thomas keep on keeping on. You are the inspiration I have be been waiting to hear about. Thanks

Thomas King
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Thomas King
7 years ago
Reply to  Bob

Thank you. 🙂

Dead Ahead
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Dead Ahead
7 years ago

Awesome!

Thomas King
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Thomas King
7 years ago
Reply to  Dead Ahead

Thanks!

G-ma
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G-ma
7 years ago

So glad you came to Humboldt!congratulations on all you have done.seems your on your way to greater things.Humboldt Rocks.

Thomas King
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Thomas King
7 years ago
Reply to  G-ma

Thank you. 🙂

Linda Watkins
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7 years ago

Congratulations on all you have accomplished – I am sure the future holds many great things for you!!!! Keep up the good work!

Thomas King
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Thomas King
7 years ago
Reply to  Linda Watkins

Thanks, Linda! I appreciate it. 🙂 AND you are an inspiration, too.

Eastside
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Eastside
7 years ago

Good for you, Thomas, I love these kind of stories. Best of Luck.

Thomas King
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Thomas King
7 years ago
Reply to  Eastside

Thanks!

Joe Hash
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Joe Hash
7 years ago

Way to go Thomas!

Thomas King
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Thomas King
7 years ago
Reply to  Joe Hash

Thank you! 🙂

Connie
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Connie
7 years ago

Great job, Thomas! I hope the future brings you all you wish for. You are an inspiration!

Nick Entsminger
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Nick Entsminger
7 years ago

Keep following your dreams! Congratulations to you and your accomplishments!

Sheila St. John
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Sheila St. John
7 years ago

I remember Thomas from College of the Redwoods. I worked at the library then and had many great conversations with him. Thomas is a lovely, gentle soul. I am so happy to hear of his accomplishments. Very impressive. Much love and success Thomas.