All of us come from different backgrounds. But where we come from doesn’t determine how far we’ll go in life. That depends on us and our support system. Case in point, Madhu Priya, whose parents are vegetable vendors who supported her as she become the first girl in their family to pursue higher studies. She shares,
“My parents are vegetable vendors and I come from a middle-class family. I am a first-generation learner, first girl child in the family to have done a Master’s degree, first girl to get campus placed in an Indian MNC, first working mother in the family, and the first to get a PROMOTION. From Sr. HR Associate to Associate Manager!”
She adds,
“During school, my mother always came last for Parent-Teacher meetings. I was furious with her. Little did I know why. When I graduated from school, my mom said that she always came last so as to not embarrass me in front of my classmates for being a vegetable vendor’s daughter (my classmates’ parents were mostly celebrities, businessmen, or some big shots!). I felt terrible for not understanding her and not having the chance to show my friends how proud I am of her.”
“So, here I am, taking this opportunity to show the world that I am a PROUD VEGETABLE VENDOR’S daughter who defied all odds and thrived her way to today. Thanks to my mom for her constant support and encouragement that I am far better from where my neighbors thought I would be. This is my first Promotion and I dedicate this to my Mother.”
Everyone congratulated her on her win and applauded her dedication.
What an inspiring journey! Kudos!