08/02/2024
Talking about the resilience and strength of the human spirit.
Here is Elouise's story 👇
"I'm not broken... I'm not alone…"
These words echoed in Elouise Cloete's mind as she woke up one morning.
Little did she know that within a few hours, her life would take a wild turn—a burst ectopic pregnancy, internal bleeding, and a nerve-wracking emergency surgery to keep her alive. It was tough, but in the end, it brought her an incredible gift.
From her early days in South Africa, Elouise had this burning dream to make a difference. She doesn't know where it came from, maybe growing up taking care of her siblings and wanting to fix things when life got tough played a part.
Her home was a hotpot of emotions, with her dad's self-esteem struggles and high expectations. But even with all the tough times, she wanted to be the glue that held her family together, the one who could fix what was broken.
As her parents' marriage fell apart, she learned a big lesson—her own life didn't need to fall apart too.
Elouise travelled all across Europe, soaking in different cultures and trying to find her true calling.
Back in South Africa, she dipped her toes into the hospitality world. Climbing the ladder in corporate event management felt good, proving she could achieve big things. But deep down, there was a hunger for more, a search for her untapped potential.
When she reached the peak of her career, the call of entrepreneurship pulled her in, and the dream of building a family took the spotlight.
In just two years, Elouise created a booming corporate event management business with an awesome team. The challenges and lessons learned propelled her to new heights.
With her career going strong, it was time to focus on her long-awaited dream of having a family. Little did she know, this path would test her patience and strength in ways she never imagined.
Ten years, three months, twelve days, one heartbreaking miscarriage, one painful ectopic pregnancy, and four tough failed IVF cycles—an almost impossible journey. But through all the ups and downs, it led her to the most incredible joy—the day she held her beautiful daughter in her arms.
Being labelled as a woman who might never "carry her own child" is a tough thing to reconcile. How do you climb the metaphorical Mount Everest of life achievements, only to face a summit seemingly out of reach?
💫Today, as the sun sets on her challenging journey, Elouise finds peace in nature's embrace, losing herself in its soothing rhythms. The piano keys sing beneath her fingertips, a melody that goes beyond the struggles of the past.
And most precious of all, she treasures the moments with her loving husband and the extraordinary gift that lights up their lives—their beautiful daughter.