As the middle child, I often felt overlooked and insecure, as my parents were frequently preoccupied—my father, an engineer, was focused on his work, while my mother, a homemaker, managed the household. Although they fulfilled their material responsibilities according to societal standards, they struggled to maintain their relationship, which left me with a lingering sense of insecurity. For many years, I didn't feel attractive, worthy, or good enough.

However, as I matured, I realized that my parent's struggles were their own and had nothing to do with me. Despite their challenges, they still provided me with a life, and the resources to become independent and self-sufficient. I am and will always be grateful to them. I learned that it was now my turn to take control of my life and make the best of it. This shift in perspective has led me to love myself more and more each day.

I was always reliant on others, from childhood through my marriage, living a life shaped by their decisions rather than my own. I lacked a sense of self-awareness; I didn't know who I truly was.

My world shattered when I made the difficult choice to separate from my partner. It was my first major decision, and I struggled to discern right from wrong. All I knew was that my soul was in pain, and I couldn't bear to ignore its cries any longer. Accepting this was a challenge for both my partner and me.

Once he left, I suffered from constant anxiety. I felt lost and alone. I cried out to the universe, questioning why this was happening to me. Taking each day as it came, I gradually began to heal. Through this process, I learned to confront my fears and embrace solitude. I came to realize that being alone served a purpose: it allowed me to discover my own strengths and capabilities.

After my divorce, living in India was challenging. Gossip and constant judgment made it hard to find peace. A friend suggested moving to Australia, but after four years of trying, it didn’t work out. However, during this time, I grew into a more confident, peaceful, and independent person.

Later, another friend encouraged me to apply for a Job Seeker visa to Germany. Initially hesitant, I decided to give it a shot and got the visa. By then, I was settled in India with a stable job at Intuit, one of my dream companies, and felt I could thrive as a single woman. Still, with the visa valid for only six months, I chose to take the leap.

In December 2019, I moved to Germany and secured a job by February 2020. There, I began a journey of healing and life coaching, which transformed my life. This move wasn’t migration—it was a profound step in my spiritual growth and personal transformation.