Category: Mother’s Day
Mums – the creator of life; the glue that keeps a family together; the heart of a household; and the personification of love itself.
Many would agree that the strength and unconditional love of a mother is unparalleled, which is why Mother’s Day is an annual fair to be cherished.
In celebration of mums on their special day, we’ve compiled a list of empowering stories featuring incredible women in Singapore we love and adore.
From a childless bakery owner who adopted a son to a homeless pregnant mother who crawled her way out of a desperate situation for her kids, we hope these strong women will inspire you to celebrate your mum in your own special way on Mother’s Day.

Maha Lakshmi: Bullied as a Kid for Having Curly Hair, Beauty Queen Learns to Love and Accept Herself
“I despised my hair when I was a kid because I was bullied excessively for having curly hair. In primary school, kids would throw staple bullets and pour eraser shavings into my hair. At that age when you’re so young and just want to be accepted, it was so hard to fit in.”