Nadiya Hussain says she ‘furiously’ worked two jobs to ‘stay away’ from parents

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BBC's The Great British Bake Off.The TV chef has since been working non-stop, with successful ventures including the launch of her own homeware range and becoming contributing editor to BBC's Good Food.However, before her stellar stint on The Great British Bake Off, Nadiya had a very different future on the cards.Nadiya wanted to read psychology at Queen Mary in London, but her family did not allow her to go to university due to fears she would be corrupted.Motivated by her outrage, Nadiya became “furious” and worked two jobs so she could “stay away” from the family home in Luton.Reflecting on her parents’ concerns, Nadiya explained how she could now understand their fear thanks to having her own children.She said: “Now when I look back I can understand their fear.“But I wish they [could have been] stronger.”Nadiya continued to Radio Times: “That desire I had, for my parents to have the strength to let me do something completely wild in their eyes, I’d like to think that I have that now.“I had to go through that lesson to understand that my children are going to want to do things that scare the living daylights out of me.”Nadiya has previously opened up about her own worries and experiencing anxiety.In her 2019 memory, Finding My Voice, Nadiya revealed her struggles with the "monster" – anxiety."I do have moments of anxiety," said Nadiya."I stepped into this industry so unknowingly and so quickly…“I could very easily not have this job."Exposing her internal dialogue, Nadiya told The Scotsman: "I think, ‘Oh, goodness.

What if I don't do this in 10 years' time?'"Previously, the TV star confirmed that she has had a panic disorder for over 20 years.She also explained that, although she never sees herself overcoming the.