Dr Manisha shared her story on Daily Inspired Life:
Faith & Finding a Way | A Doctor’s Journey Through Debilitating Illness | Inspiring Story #112
After sharing her story on Daily Inspired Life, Dr Manisha Rayavarapu realised that opening up honestly about her experiences could help others who were struggling too.
Although she initially worried about what family and friends might think, she knew there were people who needed to hear her story. Through the experience, she discovered how far she had really come and received encouraging responses from readers who connected with her words.
In this interview, Dr Manisha reflects on what happened after her story was published and why she believes you never know who may need to hear your story.
About the Storyteller
Dr. Manisha Rayavarapu is a Family Medicine Physician, author, and lupus warrior and advocate. She was diagnosed with lupus in 2010 and shares her story to encourage others living with a chronic illness that they can lead successful, fulfilling lives.
She also advocates to raise awareness for lupus and to help those outside the chronic illness community to have a deeper understanding of life with a chronic illness. She shares her perspective of being both a patient and physician to help educate others and bridge the gap between patients and doctors.
This is what happened when Dr Manisha shared her story ...
What Happened After Sharing Her Story
How did you feel when you were first invited to share your story?
I felt honored and excited.
Describe any personal benefits sharing your story has brought you:
It has given me the ability to help others who are struggling.
What was the greatest challenge you had sharing your story?
I was worried about what my close family/friends would think but I knew there were people who needed to hear my story.
Were you helped in any way by the process the DIL team used to help develop your story?
Yes. The assistance helped me open up and express myself honestly and vulnerably.
Did sharing help you understand yourself more deeply? What were your greatest lessons?
I realized that I actually have come a lot farther than I thought and am far more capable that I believed,
Did you enjoy the response you received from others in relation to your story?
Yes. They were very encouraging
Would you recommend others share their story?
Yes. You never know who needs to hear your story. You never know who your story will help. And telling your story may just help you too.
Anything else?
It was very easy to share my story here. Karletta is such a kind and beautiful person and made me feel very comfortable.
Many people who share their story experience a similar shift.
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