Shweta Chawre, animator and graphic designer, who was diagnosed with stage 2 osteosarcoma, an aggressive type of bone cancer, as a teenager, looks back over her life and celebrates her decade of survivorship with gratitude and optimism.
It was the…
A Valentine's Day Special
This Valentine's Day we asked the spouses of a few of our contributors how they supported their partners during difficult times and what they would advise other spouses. They shared tips that work for their partners -…
Pooja Mehta Nandi, 40, reflects on how she never ever let epilepsy seizures overpower or crush her - through school, work, marriage or motherhood. Read her motivational account.
I have been getting seizures since I was a child. Not random seizures,…
Vijay Pratap Rai, who was diagnosed with psychosis, became a successful peer support specialist as he realised that by sharing his own experiences he could touch other people’s lives, especially those with mental health conditions, instill hope and…
Vijay Pratap Rai, from Singapore, who was diagnosed with psychosis, recounts his anxiety-ridden journey and how he overcame mental health challenges to piece his life together as a peer support specialist. This is the first of his two-part narrative…
Gauri Singh was 25 when she was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma. Cancer free for 9 years, she shares her journey to send a message that with a touch of humour and family support you can thrive after cancer.
Tell us about about yourself and your…
Ranjana Rajan had a difficult time when her mother Vaidehi suddenly got a stroke and returned home with her left limbs paralysed. Here, she narrates her experiences and challenges as a caregiver of a stroke patient and suggests some measures to…
Rohini Subramanian Katriar shares the experience and benefits of bringing in a dog into the life of her son on the autism spectrum. Also, tips if you are thinking of bringing in a pet into your family.
We are a family of 5 - 2 of us play acting as…
A grandchild remembers grandpa Zend Merwan Zend and how the progression of Parkinson's Disease affected the man, his activities of daily living but not his zest and will power for life.
Zend The Boxer (1948)
Zend The Baker (1950)
Zend the…
