![]() When she first came to us she could not sit up, had no eye contact and was flat on her back. ![]() Roopali came to us on 6th September 2012 and was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy Spastic quadriplegia by the pediatrician in our center. I have no time for weeping or being angry”. "There was just one thought in my head and that she was my daughter and all I can do is love her. When asked what her first reaction was to realizing Roopali`s condition she says with a smile. It is no longer just a term but has found actual meaning in Sangeeta's and Roopali`s story. Her whole attitude has taught us all humility and a lesson to show that “unconditional love” can conquer anything. But Sangeeta's story is one of courage, commitment and an absolutely amazing consistency to make her baby daughter, Roopali progress as much as possible. The fact that the baby was a girl no longer mattered. Neither she nor any of her family had had any awareness on disability and in particular intellectual disability. She says that her first reaction was one of unbelief that something like this could happen to her. However her happiness turned into a major night mare when she gave birth to a girl and one who was identified as a child with Cerebral Palsy. ![]() Sangeeta`s first pregnancy was something to celebrate and fervent prayers were made for a boy child. So she was thought fortunate to have been able to interest a tailor who had a steady income from his little shop in Dakshinpuri itself where Samadhan also has its first service center. She was sent to school but discontinued soon since they family felt it was more important for her to get married. ![]() Her husband is a tailor and is adept at stitching blouses for sarees and skirts for women who absolutely need these items of clothing for the sarees, all women wear. The only thing she remembers is that they came from Rajasthan according to family stories passed down from generation to generation. Sangeeta, mother of Roopali, a six year child who belongs to Delhi and her family has lived here for generations. Therapy Instructor on the left & Sangeeta (Mother) on the right ![]()
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