What did I gain after overcoming my fears?(Arabic book)

They used to label me as a coward, but now they see me as a symbol of bravery. What happened between then and now? Undoubtedly, this significant change did not occur overnight. I didn't wake up one morning suddenly adorned in the cloak of confidence and resilience. It is illogical for such a transformation to happen instantaneously. There must be something pivotal, something like a moment of realization that engulfs a writer and takes their story on a different trajectory. What is it that transformed my story into a new curve?