Saroja (58), a mum to two sons, is a shining example of a life built brick by brick. Having arrived in France 31 years ago, she started "from scratch" but progressed steadily thanks to hard work. She defines herself by her patience and combativeness.
Pride, motherhood, and self-confidence
As a woman, Saroja is proud to have "raised her children alone" and to have constantly moved forward despite the challenges.
Motherhood was a catalyst for her self-confidence. It was only after the birth of her son that she truly began to "develop." Nevertheless, she regrets the stark lack of knowledge and information passed down from her own mother regarding essential stages of a woman's life, such as periods, motherhood, and especially childbirth, which were considered taboo subjects. She had to make this "great discovery" alone.
Today, her physical appearance is important to her: "You have to make yourself beautiful," but she specifies that she does this "for myself," and not for the judgement of others, which no longer holds any importance in her eyes.
Breaking the chains of the past
When asked about the pressure to fit into a mould, Saroja speaks of the "fear of not making it" and the struggle of raising her children alone. It was by succeeding in this challenge that she found her confidence.
What keeps her faithful to her goals, even when things are difficult, are her two sons.
Her message to her younger self is marked by regret: she would have encouraged herself "not to be taken advantage of" and to pursue more education, to change that life marked by prohibitions. As the eldest, she was forbidden many things, even down to not being able to "talk to a man" or "be friends with a man."
A powerful message of strength for women
Her final message to women who are afraid to be themselves and to the younger generations is a vibrant call for autonomy and strength: "I wish I had told them to be strong first and not to let themselves be pushed around."
Drawing on her experience, she insists: you must move forward in life and do what you want to do, without listening to external opinions. Today, she is finally applying this advice to herself by taking up new passions such as sewing classes, embroidery, and hiking, as part of her journey of learning and relaxation.
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