For over a decade, I mindlessly followed everyone else around me. I did what I saw others doing because I thought that will make me happy and successful. I even went through medical school and became licensed only to realize that it wasn’t what I wanted to do with my life.

I used to be anxious about everything in life, but especially about relationships. Bullying, trauma and tough life experiences led me to doubt myself at every step, and became a people pleaser to make sure I was meeting everyone’s expectations, even when I ignored my own needs.

Not knowing my worth for years, having high anxiety and self doubts, and believing that I wasn’t good enough damaged my relationships and friendships. My relationships were not genuine and were often unhealthy.

When I finally started to be intentional with my life, it helped me understand my value in relationships. I started to explore my passion in life, but the transition wasn’t easy. I had to do let go of superficial relationships to build new, authentic ones. I had to live hand-to-mouth to carve out a path to my passion.