Divya Par (Blood Cancer): Nothing Could Stop Me

Blood Cancer Diagnosis

In 1991, when I was just 11 years old, I had red spots on my hands and legs. I was excited about taking off from school and going for a check-up, but that excitement immediately dropped when the doctors said I had to get admitted. I was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. But I didn't know then that I had Blood Cancer.

Blood Cancer Treatment

I underwent chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation. I was among the first few people going for a bone marrow transplant. My sister was my donor, and I am very grateful to her. It was a long process.

My family supported me greatly. The Blood Cancer treatment was painful; my throat was sore, and I couldn't drink or eat. Sometimes, I would feel very lonely because I would see the entire world pass by, and I was sitting, unable to do anything. My mom and uncle were there for me. My uncle used to come and play with me.

My school friends would go on school trips, but I was always left out because that was too much of a risk. That had become my fighting drive; I had to get through all those things and enjoy everything, and no one would stop me.

I had lovely hair, and I lost it completely, and to date, I have not gained it back. I have scars on my neck, and I was so hesitant to show these scars for a long time. Everyone used to ask me why that scar was there. I didn't open up much because I didn't want to talk about it; I used to go into my cocoon and not talk about it, but now I take it as a proud scar, which shows what I survived.

The doctors said I could not conceive, but my father decided that my education and self-dependency were more critical. It was a life-changing experience. I had a very focused mind. I did my Master's, and it made me an influential person. My parents were proud of me when I completed my Master's.

I got so much into physical exercises and did Zumba, steppers, cycling, etc. I also did hiking, trekking, and everything I had always wanted to do. I worked in California for seven years. I met my husband there, who understands me and has been a blessing. He helped me break all the exterior walls I had built.

I had a very fantastic career, but later I decided that I wanted to do something else. I am now doing craniosacral therapy and learning to become a yoga instructor. I want to reach out to people in a holistic way. I am also training to become an emotional freedom technique practitioner.

I feared a phenyl smell for many years because that would remind me of the hospital. I made myself to let it go when I realised it was just a minor thing troubling me. It's a long process, but it all gets better.

I became asthmatic during seasonal changes and had to use an inhaler, but Sudarshan Kriya has helped me improve. My physical health has improved a lot. I am now a more fun-loving, independent person.

Acceptance is Essential

Accepting what has happened to you and accepting that it's not your fault is essential.

Accepting your state of time at a particular moment in your life is essential.

Firstly, I didn't know that it would be a long journey. I thought it would be just for a month or so. Later, I realized what was happening, and my sister was always with me, which helped me a lot.

Initially, I was happy that I was pampered and loved it so much. Later, I focused more on education and used to feel motivated whenever I got good grades. I was never afraid to explore. During my master's, I explored cooking and went to New Zealand, South America, and Europe. I love travelling, and when I was in the US, I have seen 40% of the National parks. I enjoyed everything because I waited stuck at a point for a very long time, and I didn't want to waste any opportunity to explore.