Yara decided to sell her paintings as a new source of income as she contemplated leaving her husband, Fadi.
She photographed her artwork and shared it on her Instagram account to promote it.
During a lunch with Josephine and Silas, Yara's paintings, which are vibrant and depict scenes of her childhood in Palestine, were praised.
Josephine expressed a desire to purchase one of Yara's paintings and offered to display her work in her recruitment office for increased exposure.
A month had passed since Yara had spoken to Esther about getting a divorce, but she still had not informed Fadi of her intentions.
Yara had taken up journaling in the evenings as suggested by Esther, helping her confront her fears and challenge her limiting beliefs.
Through her journaling, Yara reflected on her restrictive upbringing and the weight of her parents' expectations, as she edged toward making significant life changes.
Yara acknowledged the support network she had found in Esther, Silas, and Josephine, which gave her strength she didn't have before.
Silas shared with Yara his admiration of her journey and accomplishments despite the numerous hurdles she faced in life.
He expressed that he found her to be incredibly brave, prompting Yara to feel a deep sense of recognition and gratitude, leading to an emotional response.