My name is Syeda Yusra, and I am a 24-year-old girl from Pakistan, living each day with a rare and painful neurological disorder called generalised dystonia, a condition with no cure. Dystonia causes my muscles to twist uncontrollably, leaving me in constant pain and exhaustion. I also suffer from scoliosis, a severe curvature of the spine that makes sitting, walking, or doing simple daily activities even harder. Some days, I struggle to get out of bed. Living with this illness feels like being trapped in a body that constantly fights itself. My muscles cramp, my back aches, and even the simplest movements seem like mountains to climb. I am continuously battling pain physically, mentally, and emotionally. I have been trying to continue my education, stay hopeful, and live with dignity… but the cost of treatment is too high for me to manage alone. I need regular physiotherapy, expensive medications, and Botox injections (sometimes after 3 months or sometimes 6 months, depending on the situation) to manage my pain and possibly Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) in the future. These are not luxuries. They are essential for my survival. That’s why I am here. I humbly ask for your support, not for luxuries, but for life. Even a small donation or a share can help me afford the treatments I need to live a more stable, less painful life. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading my story.

With hope,

Syeda Yusra