Personal Voices

Living Positively Through Multiple Sclerosis

Jamuna Rangachari was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis which made even difficult day to day tasks impossible for her to accomplish. She shares with us her trials and tribulations. Detecting the ailment I once had an issue with my vision but…

Have Wheelchair, Will Travel

Smitha Sadasivan, who is diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and uses a wheelchair, recounts her challenges with accessibility, toilets and medicines at airports and railway stations while travelling. I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1999. I…

To the world's best Mother - My Mom

Happy Mother's Day 2016 - By Smitha Sadasivan, a person with Multiple Sclerosis and a Disability Rights Activist Ma Ma Ma Never did I tell you that I ever do love you; Whereas, you keep saying it in every deed you do! Ma Ma Ma Every time my eyes,…

Ma you are the rock, the support, the best,

Happy Mother's Day 2016 This Mother's Day we asked a few of our contributors, to share a Mother's Day wish. They shared poems, beautiful thoughts for their mothers who have been their caregivers and their stength in their journey. We look forward to…

Multiple Sclerosis Does Not Stop Her From Fighting For Others’ Rights

Imagine participating in a meeting while lying in bed. This is reality for 35-year-old Smitha Sadasivan, who has Multiple Sclerosis, an autoimmune condition. Her reality has been exhaustion, physical pain, vision problems and many other issues. But…