New Delhi, March 31 -- A woman's journey through motherhood and career setbacks has become an inspiration to many on Instagram. Priya Porwal, who describes herself as a PhD holder, opened up about the obstacles she faced over the years despite her academic achievements.

Porwal, 39, said she was 35 when she gave birth to her first child - a moment that brought immense joy to her life, but also paused her professional journey. "And just like that, a 12-year career came to a pause," she said.

Porwal had been working as an Assistant Professor at an engineering college - a role she had achieved after years of hard work. However, her life was shaken when she was laid off after five years of service. "It took months to recover - it felt like t...