Srishti Rai, 24, was born with Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare genetic skin disease. Here, she talks about how she fights for her health every day and her passion for animation. And why she thinks jeans are over-rated.
I was born seeming like a “…
Every year in February, Ugam, the childhood cancer survivors support group at Tata Memorial, observes International Childhood Cancer Day by playing a friendly cricket match with different stakeholders. Here, we trace the journey of Shekhar Jha, who…
This young lady from Singapore shares her experience of coping with generalised anxiety disorder through a combination of professional help and self-care despite the challenges of her hectic study schedule. As told to Indra Venkatram.
Anita (name…
Dev Yadava, 72 from Mumbai was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and in the 13 years since he has become an informed patient and continues to try all kinds of treatment options to deal with IPF.
Please tell us a bit about your condition…
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…
