Radhika Gupta, who is the MD and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, took to X, formerly Twitter, to reveal how declaring herself as “the girl with a broken neck” five years ago changed her life. On World Mental Health Day, which falls on October 10, Gupta, one of the youngest CEOs in the country, said accepting her disability changed her perspective on mental health. “Each one of us leads two lives. One on the front of the stage - what people see, in control, problem free. And one behind the stage - what no one sees, chaotic, full of heartache, failure and frustration. Do remember.1. Backstage is normal, and never compare your backstage with someone else’s front stage. And never be afraid to share your backstage feelings. 2. As a colleague, friend and person, do remember that other people have a backstage, and you don’t know messy it really is. Try to see what is invisible, and listen to what is unspoken. Everyone needs help and it is ok to ask for it. #WorldMentalHealthDay,” Gupta wrote. Five years ago, declaring myself "The Girl with a Broken Neck" changed my life, and also my perspective on mental health. Each one of us leads two lives. One on the front of the stage - what people see, in control, problem free. And one behind the stage - what no one sees,… pic.twitter.com/uUsOTWTq21 — Radhika Gupta (@iRadhikaGupta) October 10, 2023 “I admire your leadership qualities and find you to be an incredibly motivating personality. Every time I talk to you or read about your experiences, I have the opportunity to learn something new. Your guidance and example are truly inspiring,” an X user commented. “My heartfelt respect for the empathy that is beautifully put into words. Hats off for your own struggle for excellence in life. Most admirable Mam!!” said another. “Beautifully put in words. Backstage struggles are not known unless they narrate them,” wrote a third. The Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO spoke about her deformity during an event in 2018. She revealed how she was born, in Pakistan, with complications and had to spend time as a newborn in an incubator. The nurse placed her in the wrong position, as a result her neck was left with a permanent tilt. She defied all odds to become one of the youngest CEOs at 33.
