Today eighteen years after the disease, her right hand and leg are affected and look a bit smaller. She is now a talented artist and the hand wields a paintbrush. By nature she is very affectionate and helpful.

Physically she was in extreme pain; but mentally she became very alert and strong and decided to fight her trauma.

She continued her studies uninterrupted and her results would always beat her handicap.

Members of the family and her own parents helped her in developing and cultivating interest in religion, art, handicraft and music.

"I knew it was a major ailment, but there was no time to sit and cry. I wanted to live life and that is exactly what i did" says Shyama.

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