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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • Soleil Moon Frye has cause for double celebration after reaching her weight goal of dropping 42lbs — appropriately just in time for her 42nd birthday. The Punky Brewster star, who has four children with her television producer husband Jason Goldberg, showed off the results as she celebrated her birthday poolside with her best friends in Venice Beach, California. Soleil shed the pounds with the help of meal delivery and weight-loss plan Nutrisystem, for which she is an ambassador. The actress, who turned 42 on August 6, was pictured with her best friends taking a dip in the pool, and also enjoyed a spot of spa time, shopping and dining. Soleil joined the Nutrisystem plan in 2015, the year following the birth of her third child, son Lyric Sonny Roads, and turned to the program once again after the birth of her second son, Story, the next year. Along with eating healthily, Soleil — who also has two daughters, Poet Sienna Rose and Jagger Joseph Blue — works out with a trainer so she can focus on toning her body.  She said: ‘After Story was born, I knew I wanted to join Nutrisystem again to help me lose the baby weight since it worked so well the first time. This last year, I’ve been focused on keeping up with my health habits and wanted to get those last few pounds off. ‘I’m excited to say that I am finally at my goal weight of 42 pounds lost! ‘For me, it’s about feeling like my best self and I feel better than now I did in my twenties.’ Talking about juggling four kids with her weight loss goal, Soleil went on: ‘I’m also a busy mom of four beautiful kids and I know I need to lead by example so I’m not going to starve myself in front of them. ‘We love cooking as a family, and being able to teach my kids about food is a great way for me to stay on track, but also show them that mommy is healthy and happy.’  Speaking about her birthday celebration in Los Angeles. Soleil said: ‘Venice is one of my happy places and it was so nice to be a
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  • Soleil Moon Frye has cause for double celebration after reaching her weight goal of dropping 42lbs — appropriately just in time for her 42nd birthday. The Punky Brewster star, who has four children with her television producer husband Jason Goldberg, showed off the results as she celebrated her birthday poolside with her best friends in Venice Beach, California. Soleil shed the pounds with the help of meal delivery and weight-loss plan Nutrisystem, for which she is an ambassador. The actress, who turned 42 on August 6, was pictured with her best friends taking a dip in the pool, and also enjoyed a spot of spa time, shopping and dining. Soleil joined the Nutrisystem plan in 2015, the year following the birth of her third child, son Lyric Sonny Roads, and turned to the program once again after the birth of her second son, Story, the next year. Along with eating healthily, Soleil — who also has two daughters, Poet Sienna Rose and Jagger Joseph Blue — works out with a trainer so she can focus on toning her body.  She said: ‘After Story was born, I knew I wanted to join Nutrisystem again to help me lose the baby weight since it worked so well the first time. This last year, I’ve been focused on keeping up with my health habits and wanted to get those last few pounds off. ‘I’m excited to say that I am finally at my goal weight of 42 pounds lost! ‘For me, it’s about feeling like my best self and I feel better than now I did in my twenties.’ Talking about juggling four kids with her weight loss goal, Soleil went on: ‘I’m also a busy mom of four beautiful kids and I know I need to lead by example so I’m not going to starve myself in front of them. ‘We love cooking as a family, and being able to teach my kids about food is a great way for me to stay on track, but also show them that mommy is healthy and happy.’  Speaking about her birthday celebration in Los Angeles. Soleil said: ‘Venice is one of my happy places and it was so nice to be a
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  • Soleil Moon Frye has cause for double celebration after reaching her weight goal of dropping 42lbs — appropriately just in time for her 42nd birthday. The Punky Brewster star, who has four children with her television producer husband Jason Goldberg, showed off the results as she celebrated her birthday poolside with her best friends in Venice Beach, California. Soleil shed the pounds with the help of meal delivery and weight-loss plan Nutrisystem, for which she is an ambassador. The actress, who turned 42 on August 6, was pictured with her best friends taking a dip in the pool, and also enjoyed a spot of spa time, shopping and dining. Soleil joined the Nutrisystem plan in 2015, the year following the birth of her third child, son Lyric Sonny Roads, and turned to the program once again after the birth of her second son, Story, the next year. Along with eating healthily, Soleil — who also has two daughters, Poet Sienna Rose and Jagger Joseph Blue — works out with a trainer so she can focus on toning her body.  She said: ‘After Story was born, I knew I wanted to join Nutrisystem again to help me lose the baby weight since it worked so well the first time. This last year, I’ve been focused on keeping up with my health habits and wanted to get those last few pounds off. ‘I’m excited to say that I am finally at my goal weight of 42 pounds lost! ‘For me, it’s about feeling like my best self and I feel better than now I did in my twenties.’ Talking about juggling four kids with her weight loss goal, Soleil went on: ‘I’m also a busy mom of four beautiful kids and I know I need to lead by example so I’m not going to starve myself in front of them. ‘We love cooking as a family, and being able to teach my kids about food is a great way for me to stay on track, but also show them that mommy is healthy and happy.’  Speaking about her birthday celebration in Los Angeles. Soleil said: ‘Venice is one of my happy places and it was so nice to be a
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  • Soleil Moon Frye has cause for double celebration after reaching her weight goal of dropping 42lbs — appropriately just in time for her 42nd birthday. The Punky Brewster star, who has four children with her television producer husband Jason Goldberg, showed off the results as she celebrated her birthday poolside with her best friends in Venice Beach, California. Soleil shed the pounds with the help of meal delivery and weight-loss plan Nutrisystem, for which she is an ambassador. The actress, who turned 42 on August 6, was pictured with her best friends taking a dip in the pool, and also enjoyed a spot of spa time, shopping and dining. Soleil joined the Nutrisystem plan in 2015, the year following the birth of her third child, son Lyric Sonny Roads, and turned to the program once again after the birth of her second son, Story, the next year. Along with eating healthily, Soleil — who also has two daughters, Poet Sienna Rose and Jagger Joseph Blue — works out with a trainer so she can focus on toning her body.  She said: ‘After Story was born, I knew I wanted to join Nutrisystem again to help me lose the baby weight since it worked so well the first time. This last year, I’ve been focused on keeping up with my health habits and wanted to get those last few pounds off. ‘I’m excited to say that I am finally at my goal weight of 42 pounds lost! ‘For me, it’s about feeling like my best self and I feel better than now I did in my twenties.’ Talking about juggling four kids with her weight loss goal, Soleil went on: ‘I’m also a busy mom of four beautiful kids and I know I need to lead by example so I’m not going to starve myself in front of them. ‘We love cooking as a family, and being able to teach my kids about food is a great way for me to stay on track, but also show them that mommy is healthy and happy.’  Speaking about her birthday celebration in Los Angeles. Soleil said: ‘Venice is one of my happy places and it was so nice to be a
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  • Soleil Moon Frye has cause for double celebration after reaching her weight goal of dropping 42lbs — appropriately just in time for her 42nd birthday. The Punky Brewster star, who has four children with her television producer husband Jason Goldberg, showed off the results as she celebrated her birthday poolside with her best friends in Venice Beach, California. Soleil shed the pounds with the help of meal delivery and weight-loss plan Nutrisystem, for which she is an ambassador. The actress, who turned 42 on August 6, was pictured with her best friends taking a dip in the pool, and also enjoyed a spot of spa time, shopping and dining. Soleil joined the Nutrisystem plan in 2015, the year following the birth of her third child, son Lyric Sonny Roads, and turned to the program once again after the birth of her second son, Story, the next year. Along with eating healthily, Soleil — who also has two daughters, Poet Sienna Rose and Jagger Joseph Blue — works out with a trainer so she can focus on toning her body.  She said: ‘After Story was born, I knew I wanted to join Nutrisystem again to help me lose the baby weight since it worked so well the first time. This last year, I’ve been focused on keeping up with my health habits and wanted to get those last few pounds off. ‘I’m excited to say that I am finally at my goal weight of 42 pounds lost! ‘For me, it’s about feeling like my best self and I feel better than now I did in my twenties.’ Talking about juggling four kids with her weight loss goal, Soleil went on: ‘I’m also a busy mom of four beautiful kids and I know I need to lead by example so I’m not going to starve myself in front of them. ‘We love cooking as a family, and being able to teach my kids about food is a great way for me to stay on track, but also show them that mommy is healthy and happy.’  Speaking about her birthday celebration in Los Angeles. Soleil said: ‘Venice is one of my happy places and it was so nice to be a
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  • Soleil Moon Frye has cause for double celebration after reaching her weight goal of dropping 42lbs — appropriately just in time for her 42nd birthday. The Punky Brewster star, who has four children with her television producer husband Jason Goldberg, showed off the results as she celebrated her birthday poolside with her best friends in Venice Beach, California. Soleil shed the pounds with the help of meal delivery and weight-loss plan Nutrisystem, for which she is an ambassador. The actress, who turned 42 on August 6, was pictured with her best friends taking a dip in the pool, and also enjoyed a spot of spa time, shopping and dining. Soleil joined the Nutrisystem plan in 2015, the year following the birth of her third child, son Lyric Sonny Roads, and turned to the program once again after the birth of her second son, Story, the next year. Along with eating healthily, Soleil — who also has two daughters, Poet Sienna Rose and Jagger Joseph Blue — works out with a trainer so she can focus on toning her body.  She said: ‘After Story was born, I knew I wanted to join Nutrisystem again to help me lose the baby weight since it worked so well the first time. This last year, I’ve been focused on keeping up with my health habits and wanted to get those last few pounds off. ‘I’m excited to say that I am finally at my goal weight of 42 pounds lost! ‘For me, it’s about feeling like my best self and I feel better than now I did in my twenties.’ Talking about juggling four kids with her weight loss goal, Soleil went on: ‘I’m also a busy mom of four beautiful kids and I know I need to lead by example so I’m not going to starve myself in front of them. ‘We love cooking as a family, and being able to teach my kids about food is a great way for me to stay on track, but also show them that mommy is healthy and happy.’  Speaking about her birthday celebration in Los Angeles. Soleil said: ‘Venice is one of my happy places and it was so nice to be a
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  • Soleil Moon Frye has cause for double celebration after reaching her weight goal of dropping 42lbs — appropriately just in time for her 42nd birthday. The Punky Brewster star, who has four children with her television producer husband Jason Goldberg, showed off the results as she celebrated her birthday poolside with her best friends in Venice Beach, California. Soleil shed the pounds with the help of meal delivery and weight-loss plan Nutrisystem, for which she is an ambassador. The actress, who turned 42 on August 6, was pictured with her best friends taking a dip in the pool, and also enjoyed a spot of spa time, shopping and dining. Soleil joined the Nutrisystem plan in 2015, the year following the birth of her third child, son Lyric Sonny Roads, and turned to the program once again after the birth of her second son, Story, the next year. Along with eating healthily, Soleil — who also has two daughters, Poet Sienna Rose and Jagger Joseph Blue — works out with a trainer so she can focus on toning her body.  She said: ‘After Story was born, I knew I wanted to join Nutrisystem again to help me lose the baby weight since it worked so well the first time. This last year, I’ve been focused on keeping up with my health habits and wanted to get those last few pounds off. ‘I’m excited to say that I am finally at my goal weight of 42 pounds lost! ‘For me, it’s about feeling like my best self and I feel better than now I did in my twenties.’ Talking about juggling four kids with her weight loss goal, Soleil went on: ‘I’m also a busy mom of four beautiful kids and I know I need to lead by example so I’m not going to starve myself in front of them. ‘We love cooking as a family, and being able to teach my kids about food is a great way for me to stay on track, but also show them that mommy is healthy and happy.’  Speaking about her birthday celebration in Los Angeles. Soleil said: ‘Venice is one of my happy places and it was so nice to be a
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  • Soleil Moon Frye has cause for double celebration after reaching her weight goal of dropping 42lbs — appropriately just in time for her 42nd birthday. The Punky Brewster star, who has four children with her television producer husband Jason Goldberg, showed off the results as she celebrated her birthday poolside with her best friends in Venice Beach, California. Soleil shed the pounds with the help of meal delivery and weight-loss plan Nutrisystem, for which she is an ambassador. The actress, who turned 42 on August 6, was pictured with her best friends taking a dip in the pool, and also enjoyed a spot of spa time, shopping and dining. Soleil joined the Nutrisystem plan in 2015, the year following the birth of her third child, son Lyric Sonny Roads, and turned to the program once again after the birth of her second son, Story, the next year. Along with eating healthily, Soleil — who also has two daughters, Poet Sienna Rose and Jagger Joseph Blue — works out with a trainer so she can focus on toning her body.  She said: ‘After Story was born, I knew I wanted to join Nutrisystem again to help me lose the baby weight since it worked so well the first time. This last year, I’ve been focused on keeping up with my health habits and wanted to get those last few pounds off. ‘I’m excited to say that I am finally at my goal weight of 42 pounds lost! ‘For me, it’s about feeling like my best self and I feel better than now I did in my twenties.’ Talking about juggling four kids with her weight loss goal, Soleil went on: ‘I’m also a busy mom of four beautiful kids and I know I need to lead by example so I’m not going to starve myself in front of them. ‘We love cooking as a family, and being able to teach my kids about food is a great way for me to stay on track, but also show them that mommy is healthy and happy.’  Speaking about her birthday celebration in Los Angeles. Soleil said: ‘Venice is one of my happy places and it was so nice to be a
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  • Soleil Moon Frye has cause for double celebration after reaching her weight goal of dropping 42lbs — appropriately just in time for her 42nd birthday. The Punky Brewster star, who has four children with her television producer husband Jason Goldberg, showed off the results as she celebrated her birthday poolside with her best friends in Venice Beach, California. Soleil shed the pounds with the help of meal delivery and weight-loss plan Nutrisystem, for which she is an ambassador. The actress, who turned 42 on August 6, was pictured with her best friends taking a dip in the pool, and also enjoyed a spot of spa time, shopping and dining. Soleil joined the Nutrisystem plan in 2015, the year following the birth of her third child, son Lyric Sonny Roads, and turned to the program once again after the birth of her second son, Story, the next year. Along with eating healthily, Soleil — who also has two daughters, Poet Sienna Rose and Jagger Joseph Blue — works out with a trainer so she can focus on toning her body.  She said: ‘After Story was born, I knew I wanted to join Nutrisystem again to help me lose the baby weight since it worked so well the first time. This last year, I’ve been focused on keeping up with my health habits and wanted to get those last few pounds off. ‘I’m excited to say that I am finally at my goal weight of 42 pounds lost! ‘For me, it’s about feeling like my best self and I feel better than now I did in my twenties.’ Talking about juggling four kids with her weight loss goal, Soleil went on: ‘I’m also a busy mom of four beautiful kids and I know I need to lead by example so I’m not going to starve myself in front of them. ‘We love cooking as a family, and being able to teach my kids about food is a great way for me to stay on track, but also show them that mommy is healthy and happy.’  Speaking about her birthday celebration in Los Angeles. Soleil said: ‘Venice is one of my happy places and it was so nice to be a
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  • June 24, 2017 - Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia - A number of scouts help the police organizing the traffic at the center of the congestion hub of the Eid al-Fitr holiday festivities at the Gebang Market of Cirebon, West Java, known for years as the culprit of the congestion, resulting from the chaos of market traders who sell on the side of the highway. (Credit Image: © Kuncoro Widyo Rumpoko/Pacific Press via ZUMA Wire)
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: Battling a rare health condition that has left half of her face disfigured, a 24-year-old Indian woman says she tries to live positively despite jeers by people. Sasikala K, from Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state, suffers from plexiform neurofibromatosis, which has taken a toll on her face, affecting the right side. However, she admits her confidence has taken a hit of late. Sasikala, who prefers to live boldly and does not cover her face, likes dressing up and wearing make-up, much like girls her age, though she finds it difficult to execute them owing to her complications. She was only six-months-old when her parents noticed a part of her face swelling. However, they waited for another one and a half years to get medical help. “I have always been very bold, however, with age, the condition progressed and no one has come for help,” she says, adding, “I am slowly losing my confidence.” According to medical experts, her condition affects the face and craniofacial region of the body. It can also affect the neck and other parts of the body, depending upon the host. The family had not considered the deformity to be a big issue until Sasikala turned six and the face started to swell at an unusual rate. Now, almost 18 years later, she finds it difficult to execute daily chores like eating and brushing. The 24-year old is an employee at an embroidery unit run by a trust. Sasikala took it up as a means to support her family after completing her diploma in nursing and unable to land a job in the hospitality sector. Kumar, 54, Sasikala’s father, says his daughter has been under the knife four times, but it has only gotten worse. “She was six when doctors operated upon her for the first time,” Kumar says. “The result was satisfying and she looked normal,” he added. However, the joy was short-lived, as the tumours grew back again. Kumar says upon approaching the doctors again, he was told that it could be controlled but wou
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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  • EXCLUSIVE: The secret girlfriend of singer Michael Jackson has spoken out ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death and told how she regrets not intervening to get him help for his problems. Shana Mangatal, 48, first met the singer when she was aged 17 and they had a relationship after she began working as a receptionist at the star’s Hollywood management company when in her twenties. She had arranged to see Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009 - a day after his tragic death - after aides had called her to say Jackson was in trouble. Shana told The Sun: “It was devastating for years after I kept thinking, ‘What if I had gone to see him on Wednesday? Would that have changed anything? “It was a huge shock because I was supposed to go see him that week at rehearsal. That whole week I was preparing to see him. I'd gone to the mall to find an outfit to wear. "And I was trying to think of what to say to him because a couple of the people who were close to him had been calling me frantically, telling me that he was in trouble and he needed help. “One of the people was his nanny and she called me crying one day and begged me to go to rehearsal to go see him and tell him that I was here for him if he needed anything and offer to help with the children. “She really wanted me to go there and offer my help to him because she knew that he needed it but I couldn't think of what to say to him It was going to be hard for me to go to rehearsal and bring this up so I had been procrastinating all week. "I could've gone any day that week but I thought I'll just go on Friday and that will give me time to find the perfect outfit to wear and figure out what to say “Could I have somehow changed the state of mind to make him be able to stay around a little longer? I don't know. I guess we can never know, but part of the thing that haunted me all of these years was that I had an opportunity to see him at least one last time and to possibly help him and I put it off by procrastinat
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