I never thought I'd ever cry at such a place.
While receiving the awards, my Dad walked towards the podium — that man, his beloved wife, and her sister, my aunt, gave their all to get me here.
It's quite normal to be emotional (I mean, there's a lot of reasons to be), but those who know know, I have NEVER lost my composure that way.
I cried because, on countless occasions, I almost didn't get here — and if so, what would their sacrifices have meant? Nothing? — Alhamdulillah for being incredibly gracious to me. ❤️🫶
Academically I’m at the point where i understand why people cry at their graduation.