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“Adding Life to Your Days: The Journey to a Fulfilled Life”
Dr.Vijayalakshmi Aluri, Winner of World Bank’s Projects competition, Author, Social worker and Gynecologist, Sri Sri Holistic Multi specialty Hospitals, Hyderabad
The Story of Alice: From Surviving to Thriving
Alice had always been a fighter. As a single mother of two young children, she worked tirelessly to keep a roof over their heads and food on the table. Her life was a whirlwind of early mornings, late nights, and constant worry. Between juggling two part-time jobs, managing household chores, and helping her kids with schoolwork, Alice barely had time to breathe, let alone reflect on her life.
One cold winter morning, everything changed. Alice was at her second job as a cashier when she felt an intense pain in her chest. Her vision blurred, and she collapsed. She woke up in the hospital, surrounded by concerned doctors and her teary-eyed children. The diagnosis was clear: Alice had suffered a mild heart attack, a result of prolonged stress, poor eating habits, and complete neglect of her own well-being.
During her recovery, Alice’s doctor shared words that would forever change her life: