lahore patient stories

From Amputation to Independence

Gulshan Ara’s journey of strength and perseveranc “Even getting a glass of water for myself became challenging. I had to rely on my family for little things. Losing my leg made me dependent on others, which for a person like me was very hard as I had always prided myself on being independent and self-sufficient.” Gulshan Ara, a school teacher, recounts the difficulties she experienced after her amputation. When she was informed by her doctor that the only way to be free