Before I entered academics, I was practicing as a Siddha consultant—still in the very early stages of my career, learning, observing, and quietly battling my own self-doubts.
A New Encounter:-
During this time, a 17-year-old school-going girl came to me.
She had been diagnosed with endometriosis and was advised to undergo immediate surgery, with removal of the cyst along with the ovary. With her 12th board exams approaching, the thought of undergoing such a procedure at such a young age left her and her family devastated.
I still remember the moment, not just their fear but mine too.
I was inexperienced in managing such a case. I had my doubts.
But somewhere, I chose to trust the strength of the system I practiced.
I asked them for just 15 days.
The Plan:-
The plan was simple—if her symptoms showed improvement, we would continue. If not, they could proceed with the advised surgical route.
Her primary complaint was severe abdominal pain—the very symptom that led to her diagnosis.
The family placed their trust in me, and we began the treatment.
The Result:-
What followed was something I still hold close to my heart.
Within those 15 days, her symptoms reduced drastically. The pain that once dominated her days began to ease. As she was getting better and better, something else changed too—my confidence.
We continued the treatment.
Three months later, I advised a follow-up scan.
The results were unexpected, yet deeply reassuring—the findings suggested complete resolution.
Lesson Learnt:-
That case not only helped a patient heal, but it also strengthened my belief in the system I practice. And more importantly, it changed something within me.
The girl who once hesitated, who was afraid to take risks and explore beyond comfort, found a quiet sense of courage.
I remember giving myself a small, silent pat on the shoulder and saying, “Good job.”
Even today, whenever I face setbacks or moments of doubt, I go back to this experience.
And I remind myself—
“You’ve done it before. You can do it again.”
Sometimes, one case is all it takes
—not just to shape your practice, but to shape who you become.
Do Reflect and Revert.
MBH/PS