ANU SHAJEEB
A legacy of female courage lives on in me. When people see you as a strong woman, they think that you do not need anything or anyone, you can bear everything and will overcome whatever happens. That you do not mind listening to others, cared for or pampered. In my life, I’ve laughed, loved, cried & regretted. But when I look back, I’ve seen that I’ve grown through it all. I’ve learned a lot in my life. I learned that things don’t always turn out the way you planned, or the way you think they should. And I’ve learned that there are things that go wrong that don’t always get fixed or get put back together the way they were before. I’ve learned that some broken things stay broken, and I’ve learned that you can get through bad times and keep looking for better ones, as long as you have people who love you. I get stronger by the day and have God to thank for that. When I look back in my life, I see pain, mistakes, and heartache. When I look in the mirror, I see strength, lessons learned, and pride in myself. Being strong is not rewarded. Women are expected to be vulnerable. Being strong means that you’re inevitably bitter or jaded about something, and that’s just not attractive. But what I have learned, in my humble 31 years as a woman, is that being a strong woman means being wholeheartedly you. I have grown from things that were meant to break me. To be a strong woman simply means that ‘I am grounded and confident in who I am’. It’s all about where you feel you are safe and loved when you are away from your family. So, find the place where not only you can see your future, but you feel loved. Be happy in where you are and STAY STRONG …
