Before diving into the details of who I am, I thought it would be better to first explain why I embarked on this journey. I believe this will give you a clearer sense of me than a straightforward introduction ever could.

In 2023, moving from Istanbul to Vienna with my husband became a turning point in my life. This shift was not just about a change in location—it was the beginning of a self-discovery journey shaped by the psychology of migration. Leaving behind my career, loved ones, and everything familiar constantly pushed me to ask:
With nothing to my name right now, what do I truly want? Who am I, and apart from all those external factors, who do I want to become?

Even back in primary school, I would write stories with the hope of publishing a book one day. And that’s not even counting the countless journals I’ve kept over the years. Writing has always been the space where I feel most free, where I heal, and where I express myself best.

So when I asked myself, What can I do in Vienna?, my first thought was: I’ve always wanted to write opinion pieces—so why not start now and take the proper training for it? That’s how I enrolled in a master’s program at the University of Vienna. Since the program was in German, I began with a preparatory language course. Meanwhile, I was lucky enough to find a job where I could continue my existing career—an amazing opportunity to keep working and start earning again.

However, I eventually realized I couldn’t sustain both at the same time, so I chose my career over school.

One ordinary Saturday evening, my husband and I started watching a new series. The plot revolved around what could only be described as a magical “potential machine” that made the entire town question their lives. For just two dollars, a person could enter the machine, and a message would appear on the screen: