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even one kind word can make a difference in someone ’ s life . I really believe it ’ s the legacy of my mother .”
Her kids keep her plenty busy , but she is also involved with many organizations like the American Psychiatric Association as a Distinguished Fellow and a District Branch Disaster Representative for Kentucky on the APA Disaster Committee . She is also a past President of the Association of Pakistani Physicians of Kentucky & Indiana and is involved currently with the GLMS Foundation .
As a creative outlet , she loves cooking and fashion . Her kids will often bring her new recipes to try , as they are serious foodies like their mom . She pays special attention to the presentation of her dishes and enjoys creating beautiful visuals and food decorations . She also loves any occasion to get dressed up and experiment with fashion , often creating new designs with her clothes .
Through her years and life experiences , she knows that perseverance , patience and faith have been her guiding lights .
“ No matter what struggle I face , I ’ ve always worked hard . When there ’ s a tough time in your life , you should never give up . It makes you stronger and you have to keep going . Another quote that I live by says , ‘ Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over , it became a butterfly .’ That ’ s me .”
Kathryn Vance is the Communications and Event Coordinator at the Greater Louisville Medical Society .
( above clockwise ) On a KET program with Dr . Wayne Tuckson to discuss the stigma around eating disorders ; Dr . Suleman was appointed by Governor Andy Beshear as a member of the Kentucky Eating Disorder Council ; Dr . Suleman attending National Eating Disorders Association walk to support eating disorder research and treatment ; Dr . Suleman posing with a mural in New York City .
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