Honestly, seeing the current political scenario in Pakistan, one does feel disheartened. Its sad, but that is how it feels. When all that you have believed in, and all that you’ve lived by is turned upside down. When suddenly black is white and white is black, you wonder where you stand in all this. If …
Writing a blog post in an everchanging scenario is challenging. Yet, I’ve started it, and want to complete it now. It is 11.00 am, Friday 9th of February. I started this post a couple of days ago, and kept writing, as I went to vote. Now, let me complete this. Firstly, illiteracy and democracy doesn’t …
Its end of January 2024 already, have I got my bearings yet? My dear, we got to do some self-counselling and get on with our lives. In spite of all that is happening around us. Locally and internationally. No matter how hard it may seem, we have to keep going. In uncertain times, we need …
You can’t say ‘Happy new year’ during a genocide, can you? So, it’s a strange feeling these days. Specially at this end of the world. Look at it from any perspective, from any angle. In such situations, when there are too many dichotomies around me, I need to have a one-on-one chat with myself. ‘Where …
Today, I’m living in a world where my eyes see, but still it is hard to believe. I don’t want to spoil your mood immediately, so I’ll share a ‘good’ unbelievable story first. A few months ago, I saw my female cocker spaniel Duchess actually feeding kittens of a stray tabby. The mother had suddenly …
This is life in todays’ world. It has been a roller coaster time for all. I’m sure you will connect with me, no matter where you are living and which place in life you are. Things are quite topsy turvy. This post is an amalgamation of the good, the bad and the ugly; both in …
Conventional cancer treatment is very expensive, and very unpleasant to go through. The treatment itself can feel as if it will kill you! Still, as I write, it is the most effective treatment for cancer. Hopefully, in time, some new scientific invention will get rid of the chemotherapy. However, not everyone can afford this treatment, …
. How can this book on My Cancer Journey be completed without touching upon the factors that caused it, in the first place. In fact, throughout the time you are undergoing cancer treatment, you are asking yourself, ‘where did I go wrong?’ and ‘how could I get it?’ I didn’t smoke, drink, or even had …
Once cancer has struck one’s body, you become so focused on it, that you forget that other parts of your body may also be needing attention. We need to realize that this body has taken a lot of beating, while the treatment was on. It is time now, to also give attention to other part of our body, to stay fit.
