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A young woman Ankita Bardhan standing in a purple and white printed dress in an open setting. The bottom of trees can be seen behind her
"I Hate Diabetes From The Bottom Of My Heart!"
Ankita Bardhan,29 from Kolkata has been living with Type 1 Diabetes since she was 13. Even though she would give anything for a non-diabetic life, that is not to be, and she has learnt to fight it every single day to respect the sacrifices her…
Did I get Lung Cancer because I am Asian?
Shailaja Asave, a non-smoker, who developed lung cancer at 67, believed to be due to a gene mutation prevalent in Asian women, is undergoing targeted therapy and living each day to the fullest. Read about her diagnosis, treatment and unbeatable…
Barnana with her son who is on the autism spectrum. Both are in orange and behind them are blurry reflections in the mirror
"I Realised My Actual Strength Lies In Me, Not Elsewhere"
Barnana Chakraborti was a successful professional before she gave it all up to devote full time to her son when he was diagnosed with autism. Her spirit and positivity are indeed something to learn from as she talks about how she overcomes emotional…
Sangeetha Param who has Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder and Depression in a pink dress
Like A Broken Vehicle, I Had To Be Push Started
Sangeetha Param, a 24 year old living with bipolar disorder and depression, is a successful employee, has authored two books and is no longer afraid to talk in public about her mental health issues. Read her reflective piece. "I have bipolar…
Mr. Aleem Baig in the centre in a pink shirt flanked by his 2 daughters who have thalassemia major
I Want To Work For Children With Chronic Illness Like Thalassemia
Azra Fatima, 27 and her younger sister Arsheen Fatima both have thalassemia major and are partners in pain. Azra talks about the motivation provided by her family and her passion for her career. Also, tips by Mr. Aleem Baig for parents of children…
A picture of Stage 2 Oral tongue cancer survivor Amita Modi and how she fought cancer
My Daughter Kept Me Going Through The Difficult Times Of My Cancer Journey
Amita Modi, 44 from Ahmedabad, was diagnosed with Oral Tongue Cancer survivor when she was 28. Her 18 month old daughter motivated her to stay strong and positive through her cancer treatment. She still worries about her stress triggering off a…
What Recovery Means To A Bipolar Disorder Warrior
Vijay Nallawala, has been living with bipolar disorder for 42 years and runs a peer support group. Here he takes us through his journey of mental and physical recovery that could be an inspiration to others affected by similar conditions. When a…
Aditi who has Fibromyalgia in an outdoor balcony setting in a red printed full sleeved dress
The Struggle To Find A Cure For An Invisible Disease
Aditi Gupta, 23 from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh has been in pain for the last 5 years, battling an invisible condition called Fibromyalgia. She still has not found a cure, but has not given up hope – yet. I suffer from a chronic pain illness called…
Dipti Bhatia, visually impaired from birth wearing a blue red and pink kurta and dupatta at her desk with wires  visible in the background
To be a part, And not stand apart
A wonderful poem by Dipti Bhatia, the deputy director of Vidya Sagar, a Chennai based organization working with persons with multiple disabilities. She has congenital visual impairment and is passionate about inclusion and equality. To be a part,…