Embarking on a new chapter

Nursing Roots

From the time I was a little girl, I dreamed of becoming a doctor. Life, however, had its own plans — and though the path turned out differently, it led me exactly where I was meant to be.

Graduation Picture

With my father and grandfather both serving in the forces, I was drawn to the discipline and sense of duty that shaped their lives. After completing a year of voluntary service, I decided to follow a similar path and enrolled in nursing college within the army.

Four years later, I proudly qualified as a general nurse, psychiatric nurse, community nurse, and midwife. I briefly ventured into community nursing, but my heart knew it belonged elsewhere. When I began working in a private hospital’s labour and delivery ward, I knew I had found my true calling.

There, in the quiet strength of expectant mothers and the sacred stillness before new life, I discovered a passion that has carried me for more than 39 years. Every birth, every family, every story has been a gift — a reminder that caring for others is both a privilege and a purpose.

To deepen the care I provided, I completed a Diploma in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatology, ensuring that every mother and newborn received the best possible start.

Today, while my body gently reminds me that it’s time to slow down, my heart still longs to serve — not at the bedside, but through words, reflections, and shared wisdom.

That’s why I created Gentle Reflections at madb4freedom.com — a space where I can continue caring, teaching, and encouraging others.
Through my blog, I hope to support women, mothers, caregivers, and fellow nurses with the same compassion that has guided my hands all these years.

Because even though the pace has changed, the purpose remains the same:
to nurture life, to share wisdom, and to remind others that gentleness is strength, and care is sacred. 🌸