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“Eventually, I made the difficult decision to step away from my career to focus on understanding my son’s needs. I returned to study special education, educational psychology, and various therapy approaches; not because I wanted to start a business, but because I wanted my child to survive and thrive. “
“In societies where fair skin was often idealised – especially for someone with a Chinese name – my darker complexion became a target. I was called names like Blackie and Dirty Skin, words that slowly taught me to believe that something about me was unacceptable.”
“I sort of lost hope in love after my first relationship failed. Her family was turned off by the fact that I’m visually-handicapped, I guess. When she found someone else, I had to let her go. I started to think that I might never find someone who would accept me for who I am.”
The popular Singaporean chef and content creator talks about his mental health struggles behind his boisterous online persona.
“Looking back on my life, there were moments that felt very dark. I was never so depressed that I wanted to take my own life, but I did feel it would be easier if God took me away. I didn’t want to burden the people in my life because of my condition. But every time I think that way, God reminds me why I’m important in some people’s lives and why I still need to be here.”
“Due to the huge stress I was under, I developed shingles. I was in physical pain as well as mental anguish. But I had made the decision to never work for anyone else again. I was not cut out for that life, and I would be an even bigger failure if I returned to a regular office job.”
Choke Clinch Crank Combat | Singapore’s first professional MMA fighter talks about overcoming failure to realise his dreams
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Choke Clinch Crank Combat | The former MMA fighter talks about overcoming suicidal thoughts and believing in a higher power.
Choke Clinch Crank Combat | The highly-respected BJJ practitioner in Singapore shares how he’s giving back to his community.
“As an actor, I’ve spent so much time shooting on set, especially last year when I was in Melaka for three months. But what am I chasing at the end of the day? I love my work, but it takes such a huge chunk of time from my family, and I don’t know how much time I have left.”
“It took me a very long time to realise this, but nothing is more important than your mental health, be it in love or career. Life is about the decisions you make, so choose wisely, and always protect your peace of mind.”
Choke Clinch Crank Combat | The undefeated professional boxer in Singapore shares how martial arts transformed her.
“I started losing hair at 16. When my dad brought me to see a doctor, the doctor said, ‘Peter, there’s no cure for hair loss. Don’t waste your money on treatments. Look at your dad. He is bald too, but he moved on with his life. Just count your blessings and accept your fate.”
People of Legends | “Sometimes, I do wonder. What if my brother called me the day he wanted to kill himself? Is there something I could have done? That emotion is very unresolved, because there’s nothing that you can do about it now.”
People of Legends | “I went for counselling, and the counsellor gave me very good advice. She said my ex-wife is out there smiling, laughing and enjoying her life as though I never existed. She’s living her best life right now, while I’m here spiralling. Don’t I deserve to be happy, too?”
How do you cope with life’s unexpected events? Jean Ling shows how she didn’t just survive but thrived after a car accident in New Zealand.
The Founder of Aliwal Chess Club talks about how their community gatherings are never just about playing chess. “When you play chess, everything happens within those 64 squares….
This World Mental Health Day, John Lim of Live Young and Well wants you to love yourself and lean on the power of friendships.
“I’ve learnt that when you gamble, you don’t only hurt yourself, but you hurt the people closest to you as well. So now, it’s not just about not wanting to fail myself, but also not wanting to fail the people I love.”