A dad of a 25 year old adult on the autism spectrum, and a member of the SCAN support group, Chennai shares the challenges faced by his son, the techniques deployed to overcome these and enable him to be an independent young adult. #AutismDad …
Sanjeev Agrawal, 60, a Professor of Mathematics has been battling invisible illnesses all his life. He reflects on how his responses to his daughter's challenges due to her invisible illnesses have been shaped by his experiences. #FathersDay…
Chetti Jayanthi Sree, 23 from Bhadradri Kothagudem, Telangana talks to PatientsEngage about the challenges of Sickle Cell Anemia and the support of her family.
Sickle cell anemia is an inherited form of anemia — a condition in which…
Mr B. Sriram, father of Aishwarya, 38 on the autism spectrum shares a detailed account of their journey through the years, the various milestones, the challenges and successes in helping her become independent.
Aishwarya Sriram, 38, is…
Jyotsna Kumar who lives with Sensiro Neural Deafness reflects on her father, his loves and interests and how her relationship with him has evolved and come full circle as she now cares for him.
For my father, on Father’s Day:
He cracked open walnuts…
Happy Father's Day
This Father's Day we share heartfelt messages from our contributors on their fathers and the significance of the support of their fathers in their journey with chronic conditions and disabilities.
If you have a thought to share,…
Pranav Agarwal, 39, who has been donating blood for the last 21 years and has recently converted to being a regular platelet donor, talks about how a unit of blood from a single individual can potentially help 5 recipients and encourages people to…
Anita, 50 took 6 years to finally get a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. She shares her physical and social challenges in detail as well as the interventions that work for her.
Early signs and Symptoms:
Constant need to rest, low energy levels, and lack…
Rohini Singh, mother of an 11 year old child with special needs, introspects on how sometimes parents themselves are guilty of not giving their children an opportunity to be loved and accepted the way they are.
And yet again, an event has led me to…