A 40-year-old teacher has revealed that she is constantly mistaken for a 13-year-old because of a rare syndrome which stunted her development.
Pinky Bahroos has been laughed at, humiliated and treated differently her entire life - but the depression survivor wants to show the world that a missing chromosome cannot stop her from being happy.
The teacher, from Badodra in Gujarat, suffers from Turner's Syndrome which can cause a variety of medical and developmental problems, including short height, failure of ovary development and heart defects.
Standing at just 4ft 8inches and weighing only five stone, Pinky stopped growing at the age of 13.
The teacher has been mistaken for a student while applying for jobs and said her nephew's friends frequently think she is his cousin.
Pinky, whose bones are so weak they resemble that of an 80-year-old, claims she is often asked to show an identity card to prove her age before entering clubs and cinema halls.
Her condition previously saw Pinky become depressed for an entire year but she has since come out of the other side and now considers herself lucky to be alive.
Pinky Bahroos (pictured), a 40-year-old Indian teacher who suffers from Turner's Syndrome- a rare chromosome disorder which has stunted her development
She is often mistaken for her nephew's 13-year-old cousin and asked for ID when she goes to clubs (seen with her nephew Khush Navani- right)
Pinky said: 'Just one per cent of babies with Turner's syndrome actually as most of them die pre-maturely before their birth.
'I feel immensely lucky to have not only survived but living a fulfilling life.'
Pinky, who is the eldest of the three sisters born to parents Mohan Bahroos, 68, and Bhagwanti Bahroos, 65, had normal growth until the age of 13.
One summer vacation, her parents noticed their daughter wasn't like girls in her class and wasn't growing as she should have for her age so they consulted doctors and a slew of tests were conducted.
The result showed Pinky has an X chromosome missing, meaning she would have a restricted growth. She couldn't hit the puberty, never had her periods and her later developed osteoporosis.
Pinky, who is the eldest of the three sisters born to parents Mohan Bahroos, 68, and Bhagwanti Bahroos, 65, had normal growth until the age of 13 (seen as a baby)
The teacher, from Badodra in Gujarat, suffers from Turner's Syndrome which can cause a variety of medical and developmental problems, including short height, failure of the ovaries to develop and heart defects (Pictured: Pinky Bahroos at the school teaching her students).
Pinky said: 'It was the most difficult thing to accept. I was like any normal girl, happy and enjoying the teens but then one day, I saw a blue file hidden in the cupboard.
'My parents had hidden it from me because they were too shocked and devastated by the result of my tests.
'It was a thick file and all the results were positive until I reached the last page. It said I had an X chromosome missing.
'I couldn't understand what it meant. Did it mean I am not a girl? Did it mean I wasn't normal?
'It came as a huge shock for me and my parents. But I did not have the courage to discuss it with them.'
Pinky, whose bones are so weak they resemble that of an 80-year-old, is often mistaken for a student when applying for jobs (Pictured: Pinky Bahroos with her colleagues)
Pinky learned to accept her condition however, her school friends were less understanding telling her she wasn't grown enough to be part of the circle.
She said: 'They all were very nice to me. They weren't aware of my condition but they thought I am just tiny. They would talk to me nicely but soon, I noticed they wouldn't include me in 'mature' talks.
'I hadn't achieved puberty and so I wasn't familiar with issues of periods or bodily changes. They started keeping me aloof.
'As I grew, I realised my friend circled had thinned. I was even asked to address girls in my class as 'didi' or elder sister.'
Pinky's family hid her condition from her for as long as they could (Pictured: Pinky with her father Mohan Bahroos, 68)
The depression survivor has shown the world that a missing chromosome cannot stop her from living a happy life (Pictured: Pinky Bahroos with her colleagues)
Recalling one moment at a sports day, Pinky said that she had participated in a race but soon found herself behind everyone.
She said: 'I was behind all the participants. I saw the audience and I thought they would feel pity on me. That was the last time I participated in any competition. I was too weak physically and couldn't match up to girls my age.'
Pinky's college years were also difficult but she was faced with a real blow when her younger sister Simran got married.
She explained: 'It wasn't that I wasn't happy for my sister's wedding but I was made to feel that I couldn't get married ever.
'Aunties in the functions asked me why I wasn't getting married whereas my younger sister was. I was asked what was wrong with me.
'It was during that time that I couldn't help but broke out into tears.
Pinky (pictured posing next to a Mr Bean waxwork) is 4ft 8in tall and weighs only 70 pounds due to rare Turners syndrome
Pinky at the school teaching her students- she has thrown herself into being a teacher and writing poetry
'I was so angry with those questions and felt helpless that eventually I to into depression. I stopped going out.
'I stopped eating and I lost massive weight. I had started looking like a stick. I could sleep whole day given a chance.'
Pinky's depression lasted for an entire year and proved equally difficult for her parents - but thanks to their support Pinky eventually began to see the importance of living.
She said: 'I hadn't eaten for days and I got up and ate a whole packet for cream crackers. I realised how my suffering was affecting my parents.
'If I be honest, I wasn't really angry with my condition but future holds for me. I was worried about getting a job because wherever I had applied, they would think I was a student and unfit for the job.'
Pinky has battled depression growing up due to rare Turners syndrome but has learned to deal with it thanks to the support of her parents
Pinky's clock stopped since she was 13 years old due to a missing chromosome X
Eventually, Pinky landed a job at a travel agency in Dubai where her father was also working- but it wasn't what she expected.
She said: 'I was given the task for printing copies. I didn't complain though and worked hard. My work was gradually noticed and I was soon given the job of handling sales.
'I had started attending lavish parties thrown by airlines. I was earning handsomely and I was respected for my work.'
However, after working for 12 years, Pinky was forced to return to India because her bones had started weakening as the syndrome had led to Osteoporosis.
She said: 'It is one of the side effects of this syndrome. I am 40 but my bones are like of an 80 year old.
'They are extremely weak and I have immense joint pains. I blame it on myself though as I was workaholic and didn't pay attention to the early signs.'
Once in India, Pinky had to start from scratch.
Her deteriorating health condition also meant she couldn't work for eight hours so she joined FatrackKids, a school specially designed based on US curriculum.
She has been teaching creative programs to kids between 3-8 years old and has devoted the remaining time to enhancing her speaking and poetry writing.
Pinky said: 'I have got a meaning in life now. I have started teaching little kids. I enjoy with them. I can also focus on writing poetry which helps me to express my feelings. I am also part of Toastmasters that helps me to think and evaluate myself.'
Pinky has now penned her journey in a book called Finding The Chromosome which is going to hit the store this month. 'I am excited. I cannot wait to see the response to my work,' she says.
Pinky has now written a book about her journey, Finding Chromosome X (pictured), which will be released in stores later this month
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