Kerala Mother's 16-Year Fight Aids 200 Mothers

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Sheeja's 16-year journey caring for her daughter Sandra, born with microcephaly in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has become a beacon for over 200 mothers. Facing immense medical expenses, caregiving demands, and marital collapse, Sheeja observed many mothers in hospital wards experiencing similar isolation and abandonment. Her personal struggle highlighted the profound challenges faced by mothers of children with disabilities, offering them a shared experience.