Cyndee Dhalai: A Life Beyond Limits and Illness.

In this episode of 'Adversity to Strength Cindy Dhalai, a retired elementary school teacher, private counsellor, and published poet who has defied the odds after being diagnosed with lupus, kidney disease, and other severe illnesses. Despite being in a wheelchair for 11 years and surviving many health crises, Cindy has not seen a doctor since 2013 and continues to live a life full of creativity and resilience. Cindy recounts her upbringing in a traditional Eastern family, her rebellion against its strictures, and the subsequent estrangement from her family after choosing her husband. She shares her experiences with illness, the death of her husband, and her journey to walking again after 11 years in a wheelchair. Through her story, poetry, and the counsel she offers to others, Cindy speaks to themes of grief, survival, resilience, and transformation. Her writing, especially her book on grief, has resonated with many who have faced similar losses. Despite the many hardships, Cindy maintains a belief in the magic and beauty of life, continuously seeking growth and understanding.www.adversitytostrength.comhttps://open.spotify.com/track/76jbmmHFSCSvycFCgcmKCP?si=6e9f4d8ad6374f67https://amzn.eu/d/9SFYsro