From Zero to Growth

This is a submission for the 2026 WeCoded Challenge: Echoes of Experience

Hi everyone,
I just want to share my journey honestly.

I am a housewife and a mother of three children. For a long time, my life was only about taking care of my home and family. Even though I had studied IT, I was not working. I felt like I was not growing and slowly started losing confidence in myself.
One day, I asked myself:
👉 “Can I do something for myself?”
That question became the turning point in my life.

I always had an interest in coding, so I decided to try. I started watching videos and later joined Brototype.
At the beginning, things felt simple. HTML and CSS were easy, and I gained some confidence. But when I reached JavaScript, everything changed. I struggled a lot because I didn’t have strong basics. There were many moments where I felt like giving up.
But I didn’t stop.

Learning was not my only responsibility.
I had:
Household work
Three children to take care of
Very limited time to study
Sometimes I studied at night after finishing all my work. It was exhausting, and balancing everything was very difficult.

One of the biggest challenges in my journey was building my e-commerce project.
I didn’t have enough time during the day, so I worked late at night. Step by step, I completed it.
That moment was very special for me.
Because I started from zero…
👉 and I built something real.
It gave me confidence that I can do more.

My journey is not perfect.
I failed in weekly reviews.
I struggled during DSA.
I felt stuck many times.
But I learned something important:
👉 Failure is not the end , it is part of the process.
Today, I am in my 21st week, still learning and improving.
💡 Lessons I Learned ,
Consistency is more important than perfection
Continuous learning leads to growth
Avoid procrastination
Step out of your comfort zone
Believe in yourself, even when things are hard

❤️ My Message
To anyone who feels like they are behind or not capable:
If I can learn and grow while managing a home and taking care of my children…
👉 You can do it too.
Start small. Stay consistent. Don’t give up.
🚀 Still Growing
I started from zero, but I didn’t stop.
And I am still growing every day.