Introduction
This year was unlike any other. It was the year I broke deeply, learned fiercely, and came out stronger than I ever imagined. Three pivotal moments reshaped everything I thought I knew about life, relationships, and myself. Here's what I learned.
1. When my mother's health suddenly went bad
This was the first moment that shook me. Seeing her unwell made everything else fade in comparison.
- What I learned: I realised how easily we take our parents for granted. They are the heart of our existence. Without them, nothing else truly matters. Their presence is the greatest blessing we have.
2. On 13 September, a late-night call from someone I had known for two years changed everything
The things said that night broke me more than I expected. The shock of seeing someone change so suddenly pushed me into a dark emotional space. I couldn't eat or drink for 3 to 4 days, and eventually my body gave up. I ended up in the hospital with low blood sugar and an electrolyte imbalance.
- What I learned: People change, sometimes without warning. But I must not lose myself because of someone else's actions. I learned how important it is to love myself first. And more importantly, I learned that removing toxic people from your life as soon as possible is not cruelty, it is survival. Letting the wrong people stay can destroy your peace.
3. After that, my company put me on notice period
Losing my job felt like another heavy blow. Even I wasn't working that hard ,I used to work much harder before. That's why the company put me on notice period. I had always relied on my skills and passion for tech rather than exams. And when the job was gone, all the voices that said "exams matter more" came rushing back. For a moment, it felt like they were right.
- What I learned: Even though it was painful, this phase reminded me why I trusted my skills in the first place. Because in the end, those same skills, consistency and passion brought me something unbelievable a full-time offer from a Dubai-based company. One of the craziest and most exciting opportunities I've received. My skills carried me back up when everything else seemed to fall apart.
The Lessons That Shaped Me
This year taught me that parents are irreplaceable, self-love is non-negotiable, toxic people must be removed without hesitation and skills can rebuild what life takes away.
Conclusion
If I had to summarise this year in one line: I broke deeply, I learned fiercely and I came out stronger than I ever imagined. Here's to healing, to growth and to choosing yourself every single time. 💛✨