A Journey Through Normalcy and Difference!
Hi there! I'm Aashima, a 29-year-old, defying the curve—literally. I was born with congenital scoliosis. It is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine. In a world that often perceives me as just like everyone else, I've threaded my way through life with a reality that rarely finds its place in everyday conversations or the spotlight of my achievements. Confidence, they say, is my trademark—an attribute I've proudly worn throughout my academic journey, relationships, and various endeavors. Yet, I know how every choice in my life, consciously made or not, has been through the lens of my disability. It's not merely a facet of who I am; it's a shaping force, influencing both how the world perceives me and how I perceive myself. Despite the visibility of my disability, often marked and evident, I've received compliments like "Humein yaad hi nhi rehta" (We just don't remember). Initially taken as a compliment, as I navigat