Epilepsy began for me during an athletic meet when I was in standard eight. I felt to the ground, unconscious and took a long time to recover. The attacks that then took control over my life have been rough, tough and full of rejection and depression. I failed to know what I was exactly heading for. My brain had temporarily been damaged as a result of which I suffered from loss of memory.

What bothered me the most was the urination and the tongue bites that I had with almost every seizure. They were embarrassing to say the least.

I finally realized God created me in his own image and so I do have the right to face the world with a lot of confidence. The journey of million steps begins with a single step. When I heard of Samman, the epilepsy support group in Mumbai, I immediately wanted to be a part of this group. I have grown, in every way since joining Samman. It has changed my entire life. The seizures have now disappeared completely. My health has improved 100% and now I do have the strength to find a job for myself. In plain words with the miracle of love, my feet are now planted on solid ground!!

My special thanks to Dr. P.U. Shah and the other members for starting and nurturing Samman. God bless them in every way.

Source : Sharing Experiences of Epilepsy with You, Aug 28, 2004. Taiwan