03/01/2025
11 years ago, I came to Canada 🇨🇦 with big dreams but little idea of the challenges ahead. I finished my studies and started working, earning a low salary because I had no experience and not the highest qualifications. To make ends meet, I worked long hours – 18 hours a day, doing Uber part-time, and sending most of my earnings back to my parents and siblings in Pakistan 🇵🇰.
Those who live abroad, especially in Canada, know the struggles – harsh winters, high taxes, and endless expenses. Some months, I only had $100 left in my pocket after paying bills. There were nights I cried, wanting to return to Pakistan, where life felt simpler. Riding my motorbike, hanging out with friends, and living without the weight of mortgages and insurance – those were happier times. But every time I felt weak, I reminded myself why I was doing this: for my family.
With time, I got my PR and, just last month, my Canadian passport. I married my cousin in Pakistan, and she is now with me. When I look back, I realize this journey was never about me. I didn’t come here for luxury or personal gains – I came here for my parents, siblings, and now my wife and future children.
For those who say, “Men do nothing for the family,” I want you to think again. Life abroad is not easy, especially for the first person in the family who steps out to build a foundation. We start from scratch, with no benefits, no shortcuts, and endless sacrifices. It’s not a glamorous life – it’s a life of service, love, and responsibility.
So, to all the men who are working hard abroad to support their families, I see you, I respect you, and I understand your struggles. And to the families back home – please appreciate these sacrifices. Trust me, it’s not easy.
This passport may seem like a big achievement, but to me, the real success is the happiness and comfort of my loved ones. Respect the men who give up their own dreams for the betterment of their families.
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