Today is my 34th birthday

I am a doctor and single woman running my own practice. This year has been transformational. Despite facing some of the biggest tragedies and setbacks—being jailed, the love of my life who was with me for five years marrying someone else, losing my closest person, one of my clinics shutting down after years of work, being one crore in debt, and suffering an injury among other challenges—I find myself much calmer now.

I am working with greater efficiency and have a newfound mental peace; I no longer break down in tears every other day. I treat myself with respect and love, regardless of the external circumstances. Sometimes, the biggest setbacks and tragedies shape you in unexpected ways.

I see my 34th year as a breakthrough. This year, I dedicated significant time to strengthening myself internally. All through my life, I remember begging others to celebrate my birthday, to cut a cake, or to do something special. But this year, I am not weeping; I feel an internal calm I have never felt before. I guess I finally matured for good.

I’m by myself, yet I don’t feel lonely. When I was in a relationship, I felt so lonely, and all I did on my birthdays was cry. Being by yourself on your birthday isn’t wrong if you know how to journal and reflect meaningfully.

Happy Birthday to me 🎂 Cheers to the beginning of my 34th year 🎂✌🏼