Every Struggle Deserves Companionship: Mother Wulan's Journey from Rock Bottom to Owning a Home

In a corner of Denpasar, Bali, Ibu Wulan’s story serves as a portrait of how determination can grow from the most difficult situations. She once found herself in a time without employment, struggling to pay for her children’s schooling, and without a home of her own, yet Ibu Wulan chose not to surrender to her circumstances. From a simple venture selling citrus leaves for cooking ingredients, she began her small steps to survive. In that journey, she did not walk alone. Assistance from PNM Mekaar officers, familiarly known as the “white and blue sisters,” became a crucial part that strengthened her, while also introducing her to fellow mothers who mutually encouraged each other to keep striving. For Ibu Wulan, the struggle was never just about herself. Behind every effort she undertook, there was hope that her children could have a better future and her family could live more decently. “I chose not to give up and to keep trying because we mothers work not just for ourselves but for our children and families. Thank you to PNM for accompanying me through tough times,” said Ibu Wulan. That simple statement illustrates how a mother’s fighting spirit often stems from great love for her family, while also mirroring the resilience of many underprivileged women who continue to endure and grow. Gradually, the business Ibu Wulan started began to bring tangible changes. From the proceeds of selling citrus leaves, she is now able to school her two children, build a house, and develop side businesses such as ironing services and on-call catering. What Ibu Wulan has achieved shows that empowerment does not stop at access to capital but also grows through guidance, closeness, and space for mothers to learn from one another. From the field, stories like this demonstrate that PNM’s presence is not merely about supporting ultramicro enterprises but also about nurturing hope in the everyday lives of the community. PNM Corporate Secretary Dodot Patria Ary stated that Ibu Wulan’s story is proof that Indonesian women’s toughness has extraordinary power when accompanied sustainably. According to him, PNM believes every mother has the potential to rise, develop, and become the main pillar for her family. Therefore, PNM remains committed to providing empowerment so that customers can not only run businesses but also build a better future. “For PNM, every small step taken by mothers in the field is part of a larger journey towards more empowered families and more prosperous lives,” he said in a statement on Wednesday (18/3/2026).