“I was born into a world that seemed to have its rules etched in stone, and my parents were the architects of my destiny. Their conservative values ensured that I remained sheltered, confined within the walls of an all-girls school during my school years. I yearned for freedom to pursue my dreams and passion, a forbidden fruit I can only crave about.

Academic excellence was not just encouraged; it was demanded. My parents and relatives expected me to become an engineer, a title which I couldn’t relate myself with. As I stumbled through my 12th-grade exams, anxiety consumed me, fueled by the fear of disappointing those who love me.

Yet, amidst the expectations and the path laid out for me, a tiny spark flickered within. I discovered comfort in writing. Writing became my escape, my rebellion against a predetermined fate. Emotions poured onto paper like raindrops in a storm, each word a rebellion against the silence imposed upon me.

I yearned to make writing more than a secret affair, more than a hidden rebellion.

After so much thought, I embraced writing as more than a hobby – it became my profession. In the early days of my twenties, I delved into the realm of digital marketing. Through my words, I found a voice that resonated with others. LinkedIn became my canvas, and my followers surpassed 30K, proof of the power of belief and authenticity.

I went on to collaborate with well-known brands and conducted workshops, webinars and mentorship sessions on content marketing. My content has been featured on reputed platforms like The Better India, DZone, Thrive Global, YourStory, HackerNoon and other reputed websites. I have shared my professional experience on Josh Talks Tamil. Finally, as destiny would have it, I landed up in a Fortune 500 company as a part of Marketing and Communication team a year back. Today, my parents are confident about the credibility of my decisions.

It wasn’t an overnight transformation. It took time for me to shed the cocoon of expectations and emerge as the person I am today. Life’s hurdles are inevitable, but our approach defines us. Believing in myself and staying true to my passion opened new doors. For anyone hesitant to embrace their true calling, I say this: it takes time, but if you believe, you can turn hurdles into stepping stones toward a fulfilling life.”

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