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When my husband had to work abroad as an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), I knew something had to change. It broke my heart watching him miss out on precious family moments, and I realized I wanted to help carry the financial weight—not just for survival, but for togetherness.

That desire lit a fire in me. I didn’t know where to start, I didn’t have a polished résumé or a niche, but I had something even more powerful:

Reason I stepped into freelancing with nothing but raw determination. I spent late nights studying online courses, learning skills from scratch, and slowly building confidence. I had just a month or two to make it work—if I didn’t find clients, my husband would have to return abroad. That pressure could have crushed me, but instead, it became my fuel. Every prayer whispered, every moment of frustration—I held on to my “why.” I wasn’t just freelancing. I was fighting for my family’s future.

And then, little by little, things began to shift. I got my first client. Then another. I wasn’t just earning—I was growing. But what surprised me the most wasn’t just the income—it was the balance I began to create. I could work from home, send emails while the kids napped, attend meetings after school drop-offs, and still be present for bedtime stories. The joy of hearing my kids laugh in the next room while I wrapped up a project? That’s the kind of wealth no salary can buy.

Having a career didn’t take me away from my children—it allowed me to be more present, more fulfilled, and more empowered. I became a woman they could look up to, not just for what I do, but for why I do it. And that’s what I want to tell every mom out there: You don’t have to choose. You can be both a nurturing mother and a passionate professional.

Life isn’t always perfectly balanced, and that’s okay. But when you lead with purpose, learn as you go, and give yourself grace—you’ll find your rhythm.

So, if you’re standing at the edge of something new, scared but hopeful, know this:

You are capable. You are worthy. And you are not alone. Embrace the chaos, chase the dream, and trust that with passion, prayer, and perseverance, your journey will lead you exactly where you’re meant to be.