I was born with Cerebral Palsy, and from the very beginning, the world seemed to measure me more by what I could not do than by what I could. People around me carried opinions, doubts, and unsolicited advice—each one a reminder that society often struggles to see beyond disability. Walking was not easy, speaking fluently took effort, and daily tasks required extra patience. But what I learned early on was this: my struggles could either define me as a limitation, or they could refine me into a voice. I chose the second.
Books became my friends and words, my strongest companions. While my body moved differently, my mind and imagination soared. I pursued English Literature, completed my MPhil at Delhi University, and discovered the incredible strength of storytelling. Writing gave me the power to challenge stereotypes, to show the world that disability was not weakness—it was simply a different way of living.
Life was never without hurdles. Classrooms weren’t always accessible, people underestimated me, and opportunities often came with invisible barriers. Yet every barrier became a stepping stone. I began writing poems, short stories, and even comic strips that turned the mirror back on society’s misconceptions. My words found homes on platforms like Youth Ki Awaaz, Love Matters India, BBC Hindi, and eventually in my own book.
Slowly, my voice began to travel beyond pages. As an Instagram influencer and content creator, I found a community of over 61.9K people who connected with my journey of resilience, inclusion, and hope. I became a Disability Inclusion Activist, a life coach, and a guest teacher of English Literature at NCWEB, Delhi University. My wheelchair, often seen as a limitation, became my car to freedom—taking me places where my voice could ignite change.
Recognition followed, though it was never the goal. Twice, I received the Tata Sabal Wordsmith Award. The CavinKare Ability Mastery Award and the REX Karmaveer Chakra honored my work in social change. And one of the proudest moments of my journey was being invited by the President of India to the At Home Reception on Republic Day 2025—a symbol of how far persistence and purpose can carry a dream.
Along the way, I took the stage as a motivational speaker, addressing conferences by UNICEF, Amity University, and more, talking about accessibility, inclusion, and intersectionality. In 2025, I even served as a jury member for the Tata Sabal Awards, recognizing others who, like me, were using their voices for change.
Today, my story is not just about struggle. It is about resilience, creativity, and a refusal to be defined by disability. Through every poem, speech, and Instagram post, I aim to tell people that inclusion is not charity—it is humanity. That people with disabilities are not broken; they are whole, with dreams and abilities that shine if only given space.
My journey is still unfolding, but one truth guides me: I live with Cerebral Palsy, yes—but more importantly, I live with purpose, passion, and an unshakable belief in the power of words to transform the world.