Person with a lived experience of cancer
Divya, India
Divya
Cancer took away my hair, my comfort, and my sense of normal… but it could never take away my smile, my art, or my hope.
Every stitch you see here was created during some of the toughest days of my treatment — days when embroidery became more than a hobby. It became my therapy, my strength, and my reminder that healing can be soft, colourful, and slow… just like thread finding its way through fabric.
Today, I stand here — a survivor, an artist, and a woman who found beauty through needles and thread.
On World Cancer Day, I honour every fighter, every survivor, and every silent battle.
We are more resilient than we know.