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This story is about a young Mumbaikar’s struggles with her body image and her triumph against bulimia.

From regressing to her shell, finding new love in college, being sexually assaulted by her professor to emerging as her hero, the story of this resilient Mumbaikar will move you.

Her story of grit and determination to turn her life around is moving netizens!

"When she finally got pregnant again, we were so happy—but because it was a twin pregnancy her condition became high risk and complicated."

It is indeed unfortunate that the woman who nurtures you in her womb for nine months and later strives to make you a better person, never really gets much credit. Let alone, space in your name.

From losing her mother at 16 and taking up the responsibility of her family, to being widowed at 32, this mother stood the test of time, battling every difficulty thrown her way, emerging as a role model for her daughter.

She is a shining example of how a tragedy can be turned into a fuel that drives you to achieve your goals, no matter what.

Four-year-old Ishaanvi saw the challenges that her grandmother was facing and realised that even though she was braving her treatment, she had fallen prey to social stigma.

The story of a tea-seller on the Humans of Bombay page, talking about how taking his kids to McDonald's made him feel like a hero, is going viral on Facebook.

Rattled by the fact that his treatment had come to an abrupt halt due to the lack of Rs 25 lakh, netizens, helped raise the full amount, yes Rs 25 lakh in less than 24 hours!