Redefining Strength: A Mother’s Journey in Academia

<p>On March 29, 2022, my life took a dramatic turn. In the early hours of the previous day, my waters broke, heralding a grueling 32-hour labor. It was an ordeal filled with pain, anxiety, and a life-threatening complication with the placenta. But from this harrowing experience, I emerged as a mother to Alya, the most beautiful and unique person I&rsquo;ve ever seen. She became my world, and I became her everything&mdash;her food source, her security blanket, her shelter, and much more.</p> <p>In the first six months, my entire focus was on ensuring Alya&rsquo;s survival and comfort, causing me to almost lose touch with my pre-motherhood self.</p> <p><a href="https://tulindzhengiz.medium.com/redefining-strength-a-mothers-journey-in-academia-32c79da2a4cb"><strong>Website</strong></a></p>