From November 2023 to April 2024, I was continuously bleeding. My PCOD was triggered, and the physical agony became a part of my daily life. The cramps hit like storms, sharp and unforgiving, leaving me curled up on the floor, struggling to breathe. Sleep was a luxury, but it wasn’t an option.
Still, each day, I pushed
through. Despite the pain, I kept showing up at work. My legs felt heavy, but I
stood tall. I didn’t just battle deadlines—I fought the ache that wouldn’t let
go. But I promised myself I wouldn’t stop.
Amid this storm, I took on a
massive projects. I juggled client calls,
deliverables, revisions, and family commitments. I focused on my health,
determined to take control, even when my body fought me every step of the way.
With medication, the pain started easing, my energy returned, and I regained control. My health improved, my confidence grew, and so did my productivity. I secured a raise, bringing stability to my finances. But I didn’t stop. I kept working, kept going. No breaks. No excuses.
Then, I got promoted. A title that wasn’t just recognition for my hard work, but a symbol of everything I had overcome to get here.
But the challenges didn’t end there. I fought mental battles too. The thought of stillness was unbearable. The fear of failing was unbearable. The fear of not being enough was unbearable. So, I filled every moment—house chores, blogging, travelling back and forth to Panvel and Pune, and, my personal obsession: deep cleaning. Even at my cousin’s wedding, I worked through the exhaustion, pushing myself until my body finally gave in.
But something
unexpected happened this year —I came very close to the feeling of being a mother. I spent one amazing week with
a 2 year old Angel, living every moment with her, immersing myself in her love and warmth. It
made me realize how deeply I long to be a mother and how much I cherish kids. I
saw just how much I was capable of doing while still being fully available for
her. That week was a reminder of how much love and strength I carry within me.
Through it all, I was looked down upon—judged for my weight, for my health, for not being enough, for not earning enough. It hurt. It still hurts. But my battle is not of validation. My focus is on growth. And so...:
To my body: Thank you for enduring when it had every reason to break down.
To my mind: Thank you for finding focus in the chaos.
To my heart: Thank you for believing in a future bright enough to make the pain
worth it.
Because careers aren’t built on brands or
money. They’re built on sacrifices, resilience, and showing up every single
day. The brands we admire? They started small, with people who believed in the
work—not just the name. People who didn’t sell the Sun to buy Candles. That’s who I am. I just don’t work for a pay check. I
work because I have a vision for growth, for stability, for a life that’s truly
mine.
In 2022, I thought of ending my life. The darkness felt endless.
Thank God I didn’t. Look at me now.
I’ve sacrificed small joys,
skipped breaks, and pushed myself beyond limits I never knew existed. Not
because I had to, but because I wanted to. And today, I’m here—stronger, wiser,
thriving.
To anyone reading this: Success
isn’t easy. It’s forged in pain, perseverance, and the unshakable belief that
tomorrow can be better than today.
Priyanka, you are unstoppable. You didn’t just survive—you became someone even you can look up to.
Towards A Very Happy New Year...
Thank you for Reading
Love
Priyanka

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