Thread by @thebetterindia

"As a full-time homemaker, I always found my life circling around my kitchen, cooking, cleaning, and taking care of others. There was one point in time when I was so emotionally exhausted that even routine tasks became difficult.⁠
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#SelfLoveStory #ValentinesDay #inspiring

Seeing me struggle to find motivation, my daughter suggested that I sing my favourite songs and post them on Instagram -- she knew I had always enjoyed singing.⁠
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I never had much exposure to social media, so I was highly sceptical about the idea.

But she managed to push me to do it, and that's how my journey with making reels began.⁠
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I found the process of reel creation interesting, and it was a great way to express my thoughts.

I had no idea they would go viral, with millions of views of pouring in and many celebrities sharing them too.⁠
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Apart from making me feel encouraged, it made me understand that a lot of women related to me.⁠

Most homemakers underestimate their potential and fail to explore new avenues that interest them. In their mind, their financial dependence makes it very hard to do anything for themselves.⁠
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Each individual has unique capabilities, and a homemaker is no exception.

Moreover, just like they nurture others around them, it's their responsibility to nurture and grow themselves as well.⁠
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So, my fellow homemakers, it's time to come out of your shells, do things that you are passionate about, and spend time on yourselves.⁠

I, too, am still working on it, and this journey from self-sacrifice to #selflove is indeed a precious one.⁠
-- Sumithra Sriram from Chennai