(In Pamela’s own words)
My name is Pamela, and I live in Hyderabad, India. I am a teacher who teaches online, and I have been living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) since 2012.
When my symptoms first began—unexplained fatigue and weakness—I never imagined it could be MS. Today, I face difficulty walking, a reminder of how unpredictable this disease can be.
Living with MS has not been easy. There were moments when I felt broken, angry, and helpless. I questioned why this happened to me. I felt cheated by life. MS took away my freedom, my independence, and many of the dreams I once held close.
But over time, I learned to accept my reality—not because it is easy, but because denial only deepens the pain. Acceptance does not mean giving up; it means acknowledging the truth and choosing to move forward despite it.
MS forced me to adapt. I learned patience when my body slowed me down. I learned empathy for others living with invisible struggles. I learned to celebrate small victories that many take for granted. MS taught me that strength is not always physical. Sometimes, strength is simply showing up, again and again, even on the hardest days.
And through acceptance and adaptation, I continue to achieve—in ways that truly matter. I teach. I nurture. I endure. I keep going. In all this darkness, one light keeps me alive: Hope:
Hope that tomorrow might be a little better. Hope that medical science will keep moving forward. Hope that my courage is stronger than this disease. Hope that my children see not my weakness, but my resilience.
My two children are my greatest motivation. When my body feels exhausted, their faces give me strength. When I feel overwhelmed, their smiles remind me why I must keep fighting. I want them to see a mother who did not give up—even when life was unfair. I fight not only for myself, but for them.
On India MS Day, I want people to understand this: MS is real. Invisible disabilities are real.
We do not seek sympathy—we seek awareness, understanding, early diagnosis, proper treatment, and emotional support. These can truly change lives..
I am still here.
I am still fighting.
And as long as I have hope and my children beside me, I will continue to survive—and strive.
For myself.
For my children and family.
For a better tomorrow.,
