<span itemprop="author">Dr. Damane Zehra

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When caring for pets becomes a life lesson

I had two bunnies over a year ago. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a proper environment for them, just a large cage in the courtyard. During the day, they would roam freely, and I would lock them in the cage at night for their safety. They were very…

Why I refuse to hide my emotions in a world afraid of love

I’m only sharing this story today to illustrate something about myself and my perspective on love: being expressive with it. I am not discussing only romantic love here. I’m talking about the affection we have for so many individuals around…

The inspiring journey of a medical physicist and her unbreakable friendship

M has always been very close to me. She joined our hospital’s oncology department over ten years ago as a radiation technologist. Currently, she works as a medical physicist in our department and is the only female physicist in our hospital. Her …

A cold evening and the lesson a child selling eggs taught me

I was leaving the mall after purchasing a gift for a friend. Her birthday was the next day, and after spending hours searching for the perfect present, I finally bought an expensive wallet that I was sure she would love. It was a chilly evening, and as…

A cold evening and the lesson a child selling eggs taught me

I was leaving the mall after purchasing a gift for a friend. Her birthday was the next day, and after spending hours searching for the perfect present, I finally bought an expensive wallet that I was sure she would love. It was a chilly evening, and as…

A stroke patient’s unwavering love: Caring for his wife amidst his illness

A 90-year-old gentleman has been admitted to our ward under the care of a neurologist. He was diagnosed with an ischemic stroke after experiencing weakness in his left upper limb and slurred speech. His mental status is fluctuating, and the stroke has …

How I rediscovered love and forgiveness for my parents

My mother has always been very close to me. I was her eldest daughter, born in an unfamiliar city where she had relocated as a newlywed bride. She didn’t have any family or friends in this unfamiliar city. I was practically her only friend. My mo…

To my beloved sister: Dr. Moumita Debnath

Trigger warning: sexual abuse, violence against women, and rape. (Dr. Moumita Debnath, a 31-year-old female resident doctor from Kolkata, India, was discovered dead in a seminar hall at R.G. Kar Medical College on August 9, 2024. Her death was verified…

To my beloved sister: Dr. Moumita Debnath

Trigger warning: sexual abuse, violence against women, and rape. (Dr. Moumita Debnath, a 31-year-old female resident doctor from Kolkata, India, was discovered dead in a seminar hall at R.G. Kar Medical College on August 9, 2024. Her death was verified…

How a quiet Sunday in the ER turned into a powerful lesson in female resilience

It was a Sunday, and the day was bright and sunny. I was the only doctor on duty in the emergency room that day. On Sundays, our hospital typically has only a few staff members present, as most are off for the holiday except for those who are on call. …