I got married at 19 during my third year of engineering, and by 20, I was a mother. Before marriage, I was ambitious, driven, and excited to build a meaningful career. But slowly, amid family responsibilities, societal expectations, and endless opinions, I stopped listening to my own voice.
I became a people pleaser, lost my confidence, and doubted my worth. After having two children, I realized I was living for everyone except myself.
“Enough. It's time to take charge of my life.”
I didn't have a master plan, but I knew I had to take that first step.