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My Story: ‘My Speech Was Delayed Because Of My Autism Diagnosis’

November 1, 2024

Usaid Shaikh is a talented graphic designer, video editor, and animator based in Mumbai. Currently, he is honing his skills through an internship at McCann Erickson India Pvt Ltd. Usaid’s creativity knows no bounds; he is not only an all-rounder in the arts but also showcases his talents as a singer, drummer, dancer, pianist, and keyboard player. His passion extends to poetry recitation and rapping, and he harbours aspirations of becoming a filmmaker in the future.

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Real-life, first-person accounts that remind us every human has a story to tell, experiences to share, and actions to inspire.

My Story: ‘My Desire To Live And Strong Willpower Helped Me Drive Forward’

Raghavendra Satish Peri was diagnosed with 'Retinitis Pigmentosa' at the age of 14, rendering him blind eventually. From being IBM's Accessibility Specialist to successfully running the Hyderabad Half-Marathon, his story is uplifting and inspirational.

My Story: ‘Accepting Who I Am And Making The Most Of It’.

Heena Sharma was diagnosed with locomotor disability since birth. Her family has been her support system . She always loved singing and started performing in school. Now, she performs online and spreads the magic in her soulful voice.

My Story: ‘Being Around Sanjana Made Me Discover More About Myself, My Sexual Identity’

Mumbai-based Chandni Kewalramani kept her sexuality a secret till one day she just decided she had nothing to hide and became vocal about her relationships on social media. She met Sanjana in Chembur, who helped her to face every hardship and embrace her real self.

My Story: ‘I Was Made Fun Of And Bullied Because I Loved Feminine Things’

After much bullying and the pressure of behaving 'normal', Devjyot Pattnaik realized that finding his own self, and confiding to society's judgement of his worth is the purest form of self-love.

My Story: ‘I’m No Extraordinary Person But I Have Extraordinary People That Make My Life Beautiful’

Aabha Deshpande has been dancing since she was in the 2nd grade. She made a public Instagram account, where she would post dance videos of her performances, which earned her fame. But due to her weight, she got trolled which eventually forced her to shut her account. But with time, she learned to handle it.

My Story: ‘People Ridiculed Me For My Height Problem And Considered Me Weak, But I Kept Working Hard Towards My Dream’

Pratik Mohite suffers from Dwarfism since birth. Measuring 102cm in height, he did not let this deter him from achieving the impossible and bagged the Guinness World Record for being the world's shortest competitive bodybuilder.

My Story: ‘My Brother-In-Law Threw Acid On My Face And Ruined My Life Forever’

Daulat Bi Khan started an NGO to help acid attack survivors. Her so-called family threw acid on her and left her to die in a government hospital. The ward boy warned her that if she did not get treated, her body would rot.

My Story: ‘I Was Bullied For Being Dyslexic In School, Today I Am A Celebrity Manager’

Harsh Doshi, 24, was a dyslexic child in school and suffered from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. He has been a victim of bullying but views the world with a gleam of positivity in his eyes.

My Story: ‘Some Opportunities Will Come To You Accidentally’

A.R Rahman's music school pass out Sterlin Nithya is working hard to get a kick start in her music composition profession. She is a pianist, a composer and is pushing her limits to be on the list of the top music composers in the country soon.

My Story: ‘I Can Skip My Meal, But Not My Reading’

Swapna Peri is a freelance blogger and book reviewer. She loves reading so much that it has become a part of her life. Till now she has completed reading approximately 1,650 books.

My Story: ‘I Am Not Going To Change And Everyone Should Accept Me For Who I Am And How I Look’

Uma Ram was often ridiculed by her friends and family for having a dark complexion and was subjected to derogatory comments during her college days. However, these did not deter her from pursuing what she truly loved, which is fashion.

My Story: ‘Problem Was Glaring At Me And I Just Wanted To Be Part Of The Solution’

Artika Singh was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) at a very young age. It was the incorrect diagnosis and obvious information gap about Menstrual and Sexual Health that led her to come up with 'Taarini Foundation, a non-profit organisation working with communities around the country to bridge this.

My Story: ‘I Was Six-Months Old When Polio Got The Better Of Me’

Saurabh Pandey got polio six months after his birth. He is disabled below the neck, but has lived life on his own terms after dropping out of NIFT in the second year, sustaining himself financially and emotionally.

My Story: “I Was Told That My Poverty Would Prevent Me From Fulfilling My Big Dreams”

Dr Hari Raman scripted his own destiny by always going against the odds. His father was a coolie, and so, he says that it was in his genes to help others. He became a doctor for his passion and a gamer for happiness.

My Story: ‘I Left NDA After 22 Days To Follow My Passion, I Am Happy Because I Made My Own Way’

The 22-year-old, Paritosh Anand, has always been a topper. Therefore, when he got selected for NDA and Universities abroad, his parents wanted him to choose NDA. Within 22 days he knew that he would best serve his country in a way he enjoyed, and so left the National Defence Academy.

My Story: ‘Difficult Roads Have Always Led Me To The Most Beautiful Destinations’

The 28-year-old Indrani Dahal decided to push her limits by deciding to explore the country on two wheels and has seen 28 states and 6 union territories on the go.

My Story: ‘Fire In Me Wants To See A Better Version Of Myself Everyday’

The journey with a prosthetic leg has been nothing but adventurous so far, says Amogh Madhav. Starting with a 5 km run to running full marathons now, he still has miles to go!

My Story: ‘People Called Me Insane For Leaving My Stable Job, But I Wanted To Do Something Of My Own’

Anusha Bhushan, an MBA graduate from IIM Calcutta worked as a Management Consultant and Investment Banker, in Mumbai and London respectively. However, she decided to call it quits and started her own venture 'Smoodies', a healthy beverages startup, in 2016.

My Story: ‘My Goals Have Driven Me Every Single Day’

After facing fat-shaming and body image issues, Kuljyoti Dhingra anonymously made her Instagram account and revolved it around the love of her life, food! She still receives negative comments but chooses to focus on the brighter side of life.

My Story: ‘GBS Was A Life Changer, But I’m Always Grateful For Surviving This Disorder’

Harshita Dariyani was 11-years-old when she lost her mother. Then in 2016, she had a paralytic attack and was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GDS)— a rare disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the nerves. From struggling to even breathe to pursuing mechanical engineering, she has bounced back strongly.

My Story: ‘I Came Out Of The Closet After 27 Years, And Married My Partner 4 Years After Dating Him’

Vaibhav Jain says that his religion taught him that there is divinity in every life form, from the amoeba to the human, which means that every life is a manifestation of God. Treat your child like the divine gift that they are.

My Story: ‘My Aim Is To Make Football Popular But Encouragement I Get Is Confined To Social Media’

Shah Huzaib, a 22-year-old footballer from central Kashmir's Budgam district, is the first Kashmiri to be featured on the official Facebook page of Chelsea Football Club. He wants his talent to get proper exposure and assistance from the government to polish his skills to an advanced level.

My Story: ‘People Recognise Me As Singing Cop, But I’m Actually A Musician Who Became Cop Accidently’

Rajat Rathor, famously known as 'The Singing Cop' wanted to be a musician. But destiny had some other plans and he turned out to be a cop. However, he didn't let his dreams die. The cop gained immense fame after his rendition of a song for COVID warriors went viral last year.

My Story: ‘The Darkest Time Of My Life Helped Me See The Stars’

Mayank Arya held on to his desire of entrepreneurship, come what may. He gave up his career at sea to start his business in Liberia but ended up back in India with a broken leg and shattered dreams. Nonetheless, he picked the pieces and came back on track in a few years.

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