India, Oct. 16 -- An Indian woman living in Scotland has captured widespread attention online after sharing a powerful post about becoming the first woman in her family to buy a home without a partner or financial help from family.

Taking to X, Aakanksha Sadekar, the founder of RA Health Innovations Ltd, a health-focused company based in the UK, wrote, "Reminding myself today: I am the first woman in my entire family line to buy a house without a partner." She went on to describe her journey of self-reliance and determination, adding, "No waiting for a husband's approval. No cushioning from family inheritance. No 'beta, shaadi ke baad sab ho jaayega.'"

Sadekar said that at 34, she "built a life from scratch. Brick by brick. Decision by ...