My parents wanted me to study business, but I wanted to follow my passion for graphic design. When I refused, they told me to leave. I packed my things, including my design school acceptance, and faced the world alone.
Life was hard—working multiple jobs, living in tiny spaces, and scraping by. But I committed to my art, taking every chance to learn and grow. A small project for a charity caught attention and led to more clients.
Eventually, I opened my own design business. Years later, my parents came seeking my help. I welcomed them but showed them I no longer needed their approval. I shared a digital painting symbolizing my journey and independence.
That day, I felt peace and pride. I had turned rejection into success by trusting my own path.