UAE mother launches initiative after stroke recovery
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Rucha Daryani, a mother of two in the United Arab Emirates, is starting The Second Act, an initiative to support women rebuilding their lives after major disruptions.
In April 2024, Daryani suffered a stroke at age 38 after receiving an iron infusion for low ferritin, a measure of iron stores. She recalls raising concerns about the speed of the infusion with a doctor, but it was administered quickly anyway.
Following the stroke, Daryani found it difficult to process the experience while also caring for her children and focusing on physical recovery. She observed that people often assume recovery is complete when visible symptoms subside, leaving little space to address the ongoing emotional and practical challenges. This led her to create The Second Act, which will offer support to women navigating not only illness but also experiences like motherhood, divorce, and career changes.
Daryani believes women need the freedom to rebuild at their own pace, rather than being expected to return to their previous selves. She is also releasing a children’s book, The Light Never Left, about her family’s experience with stroke and recovery, and both projects will launch in October. Daryani hopes to start a conversation about the importance of listening to women’s health concerns.
