A Bold Introduction: My Professional Identity.

(Exploring Motherhood and Professional Growth)

It was a windy morning in October.

I left my 3-month-old girl at home with her dad to join the first day of my skill development course.

I entered the classroom filled with people from diverse backgrounds.

But all had one common trait in their eyes – the thirst for acquiring knowledge.

The teacher appeared with a cordial smile.

The class started with a warm welcoming speech. Soon, everyone began introducing themselves, highlighting their professional status, strengths, and interests.

I listened attentively, fully engaged until my turn neared.

However, as I lost myself in thoughts of my baby’s loving face, her cries seemed to echo in my head. When my turn finally arrived, the teacher requested a brief introduction.

Teacher: “Please introduce yourself shortly.”

Me: “Sure! I am Zahera. Currently, I am enjoying motherhood.”

Teacher: “Nice to know that, but do you have any professional status? Please feel free to add.”

(I paused briefly. All eyes were on me, and a fellow student whispered to speak up about my profession.)

Teacher: “Zahera, would you mind adding some more?”

Me (loudly): “Hi everyone! This is Zahera Noor, and I am from London. Currently, I am enjoying motherhood, and I firmly believe that Motherhood is itself a profession. Thank you!”

Everyone, including the teacher, stood up and applauded.

Each clap added new layers of confidence to my heart!

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