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…
Living with three autoimmune conditions, followed by a liver transplant at 18, has not deterred this 18 year old teenager from Singapore who has written a book under the pen name Y.K Riley. She highlights the challenge of living with an invisible…
Sharad Tekalkote, 44, had no idea what was happening to him when he got a severe haemorrhagic stroke. It left him paralysed on his right side and completely took away his ability to speak. Here, he recounts his traumatic story and perseverance to…
Payel Bhattacharya, 38 suffers from a rare condition called VHL and has undergone countless surgeries and a liver transplant to overcome her various challenges. She is a warrior and here she recounts as to how tough her going has been
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We asked some of our contributors on their wish for 2019. They tell us what they gained by sharing their experience and how they are motivated to continue to spread awareness and break stigma.
#YourExperienceMatters
Preeyam Budhia - On sharing…
Thirty five year old Deepthi Sudhir Nair, a person with Myasthenia Gravis, rings in 2017 with five heartfelt pointers that can help transform lives and bring in greater happiness, positivity and self-respect in the New Year.
Before I bury my…
