Accept Epilepsy As A Medical Condition And Break The Stigma
Priti Raman Vishwakarma, 27 has been battling Epilepsy with courage and fortitude. She recounts her experience of having handled the challenge head on and how she also leads her life on her own terms. I have been suffering from JME (Juvenile…
Embrace And Love your Body As Is
Akash Tiwari, 23, who has Vitiligo, had to fight severe depression and discrimination, to embrace his white patches. Today, through his Foundation, Aarus, he empowers people with Vitiligo accept themselves and come to terms with their body image.…
A Father's Wish For Awareness And Inclusion Of Autism
A dad of a 25 year old adult on the autism spectrum, and a member of the SCAN support group, Chennai shares the challenges faced by his son, the techniques deployed to overcome these and enable him to be an independent young adult. #AutismDad …
Just Ramblings.... Of A Father
Sanjeev Agrawal, 60, a Professor of Mathematics has been battling invisible illnesses all his life. He reflects on how his responses to his daughter's challenges due to her invisible illnesses have been shaped by his experiences. #FathersDay…
"I Find It Difficult To Fund For My Treatment"
Chetti Jayanthi Sree, 23 from Bhadradri Kothagudem, Telangana talks to PatientsEngage about the challenges of Sickle Cell Anemia and the support of her family. Sickle cell anemia is an inherited form of anemia — a condition in which…
A Father's Strong Bond With His Daughter On the Autism Spectrum
Mr B. Sriram, father of Aishwarya, 38 on the autism spectrum shares a detailed account of their journey through the years, the various milestones, the challenges and successes in helping her become independent. Aishwarya Sriram, 38, is…
Life Comes Full Circle As I Turn My Dad's Caregiver
Jyotsna Kumar who lives with Sensiro Neural Deafness reflects on her father, his loves and interests and how her relationship with him has evolved and come full circle as she now cares for him. For my father, on Father’s Day: He cracked open walnuts…
A Father's Support Truly Matters
Happy Father's Day This Father's Day we share heartfelt messages from our contributors on their fathers and the significance of the support of their fathers in their journey with chronic conditions and disabilities. If you have a thought to share,…
