Her job at the law firm was challenging, but Emma took it in stride. She was eager to learn and prove herself, and her coworkers soon noticed her diligence and attention to detail. Her boss, impressed by her work ethic, started giving her more responsibilities, and it wasn’t long before Emma was promoted to a more substantial role, one with better pay and more security.

Emma’s newfound independence did something else—it reignited her passion for art, which she had set aside over the years. She began painting again in her spare time, using the vibrant colors to express emotions she had kept buried under layers of domestic obligation. Slowly, she started selling her artwork at local markets and online, gaining a small but appreciative following.