Dilemma and ResolutionAfter we were married, my husband and I moved to Africa on a work permit visa. It was my first time abroad and I was eager to explore the inner... By Meera Thirtha3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Has HS Been A Boon Or A Curse?Tina is a sensitive and vulnerable child. She is a girl of extreme temperaments too and would often experience sever shift in moods. Right from her school days, she has... By Meera Thirtha2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Our Foray Into HomeopathyMedicines come from a variety of sources. Some are developed from substances that are found in nature. Others are byproducts of organisms, a few are biologically engineered, some are sourced... By Meera Thirtha3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Helicopter Mom and HSAfter my husband passed away, I became an overprotective parent constantly shielding my daughter from various situations. Although it was done with the purest of intentions, I had developed a... By Meera Thirtha2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Kokum JuiceKokum is a summer fruit that has a sharp tangy taste to it. Once it is ripe and dried, it is used as a souring agent in various traditional preparations... By Meera ThirthaBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
God, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and MeBorn to secular and rational parents, I was not brought up as a religious person. Though I never negated God in my life, I had not been formally introduced to... By Meera Thirtha3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
KashayaKashaya is an Ayurvedic health drink that is said to have numerous healing benefits. This potion is generally used as a remedy for treating minor seasonal issues and infections like... By Meera ThirthaBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Our Foray Into AyurvedaIt’s true that Ayurveda (meaning the science of life) is a health care system that lays emphasis on how one can eliminate the root cause of a disease rather than... By Meera Thirtha3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Recovery, A Gradual ProcessIn case you missed it, check out Parts 1 and 2 of this series! Tina was discharged from the hospital the following day. It was a huge sigh of relief... By Meera Thirtha2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
In A Pool Of BloodIn case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series, Complexities of Disease Management and Single Parenting. At first, I couldn’t really comprehend what was going on but... By Meera Thirtha2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Complexities of Disease Management and Single ParentingMy daughter Tina (name changed) is a sensitive and caring child. Our home used to be filled with her ring of spontaneous laughter every time she was in a playful... By Meera Thirtha2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Relief To Finally Have A DiagnosisFormerly known as acne inverse, Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition that affects the hair follicles and sweat glands of the body. It manifests as painful puss-filled swellings... By Meera Thirtha3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Onset Of AdversitiesAfter I completed my graduation in English literature, my parents had decided that it was imperative for me to tie the knot. My newly acquired independence was short-lived. While I... By Meera Thirtha3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
