12/07/2025
Yes, I remembered something powerful today. Back then, my mother left the workforce because of marriage.
It wasn’t for international relocation or any major opportunity, but by order from her husband, my dad.
Each time she tried to return, my dad would discourage her
He would assign her house chores or tell her to focus only on sewing his furniture materials, because he was a furniture maker.
He strictly limited her, her sewing skills were only allowed for his business.
At a point, they began to fight, and it lasted for 10 years.
We, the children, were neglected,no food money, no school fees.
We started weeding people’s farms to survive because my mum couldn’t restart her tailoring business.
I dropped out of school because there was no one to pay my fees.
My sister nearly died of perforated appendicitis, and my father didn’t care. He refused to pay her hospital bills.
There was a time I became angry with my mum.
Her sewing machine was still there, so I couldn’t understand why she wasn’t using it to work.
I didn’t know that returning to the workforce after a long break wasn’t easy.
But today, I’m glad we were able to scale through that tough season.
During that time, I took time to really assess my mum.
I realized what her biggest fear was:
Self-doubt.
Understanding Self-Doubt in Career Reentry
When you're trying to reenter the workforce after a long break, it's normal to think:
Have I fallen behind everyone else?
Will my skills still be relevant?
What if I’m no longer as competent as I used to be?
These fears can cause hesitation, procrastination, or even stop you from trying at all.
But I want you to know:
Your return is possible. Your purpose is still valid.
My name is Ezinne Immaculate Ihuoma.
I am a medical Lab consultant, author of The Resilient Return and More Than a Profession, and I help professionals, especially women,return confidently to their careers after a long break.
If this sounds like your story, don’t stay stuck.
Let’s walk the journey together.
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You are not behind. You’re just about to begin again, with purpose.
