I recovered. I survived. I rebuilt…
It began with a quiet signal, an evening walk where my body asked for attention I could no longer ignore. What followed was anything but simple.
I was diagnosed with a rare and complex combination: Isaacs’ Syndrome, Membranous Glomerulonephritis, Lyme Disease, and Glaucoma.
In an instant, life felt unfamiliar. I wasn’t just unwell, I was navigating territory that even information couldn’t fully map. The uncertainty was overwhelming, not just for me, but for those who stood beside me.
But somewhere along the way, something shifted.
I began to rebuild my life through the lens of Kintsugi Japanese art of repair, the philosophy of embracing fractures, not hiding them. What once felt like damage slowly became a form of design. Healing was no longer just about recovery; it became about rediscovery.
Before all this, my life followed a very different script. With an MBA in Finance, I spent over 13 years in wealth management, chasing growth, recognition, and milestones. Walking away from that world wasn’t planned. But it made space for something far more meaningful.
I began to write.
First for myself, then for others.
What began as reflection became connection. My words found readers, and in doing so, I found purpose again.
Today, nearly 10 years later, I am healthier, more aware, and slowly reclaiming independence. The life I live now may not be the one I imagined, but it is one I have consciously rebuilt.
This is not just a story of illness.
It is a story of adaptation, acceptance, and quiet strength.
And it continues…
