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The Power of Peers
The Tapestry Project SG
By Nicole K. // The Tapestry Project SG recently attended Voices of Experience mini-symposium held as part of the Singapore Mental Health Conference (SMHC). The mini-symposium was part of the conference track “Open Your Minds: Let’s Talk!” and centred on the development of the peer support movement. Voice of Experience is an Institute of Mental…
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Unravelling: Loneliness & Connection
The Tapestry Project SG
Do you ever feel lonely? You’re not alone in that feeling. To kickstart our ‘Unravelling’ series exploring various mental health topics, let’s dive into loneliness and connection. We’ll delve into the facts, share practical tips, and explore new ways to reach out and connect.
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Through the Dark Cavern: Sofia’s Story
The Tapestry Project SG
Three years after being diagnosed with anxiety disorder, Sofia reflects on the power of compassion – both from others and from within.
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Unpacking from Pain
The Tapestry Project SG
Empathy is a powerful heart tool and the new relationships I’ve made are very precious. I learn everyday about empowerment and try to help my peers let go of shame, remember who they are, without and despite their illness, and walk their paths of recovery.
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Recovering from OCD: The importance of therapy
The Tapestry Project SG
A mental health literacy series, in collaboration with Ngee Ann Polytechnic, School of Humanities & Social Sciences Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a term that everyone has heard of at least once in their life, but what is it actually? According to the American Psychiatric Association (2013), OCD is defined as having recurrent and persistent unwanted,…
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F.E.A.R.: Face Everyone And Recover – Thomas’ Story
The Tapestry Project SG
By Thomas K. // The first ever emotion I remember at four was fear. I came from a dysfunctional family, and my father was physically abusive since I was young. I was unable to attend school regularly due to daily beatings. Even if I did go to school, I had no pocket money or school…
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Chasing Joy: Judith’s Story
The Tapestry Project SG
By Judith // It all started when I was 13 years old. The taunts, unkind words, and mean laughter sought to strip me of the little joy that I was holding on to. Every day, I had no one to spend my recess time with, which all started with a girl in my class rallying…
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Story: A Cautionary Tale
The Tapestry Project SG
By Nicole K. // There were hardly any local, personal stories on mental illness and recovery when we first started. The few inspiring gems we found were largely in the form of print biography. Things are vastly different now with more cross-sectoral collaborations, accompanied by a groundswell of mental health initiatives, thanks to the steady…
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Paying It Forward: Vijay’s Story
The Tapestry Project SG
Editor’s Note: We’re so honoured to have Singapore Peer Specialist, Vijay, share his personal story with us on Tapestry! A humble, unassuming individual who’s ever so encouraging, we certainly need more people like him in our society 🙂 Thank you for sharing your story, Vijay. Let’s impact lives one story at a time.
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Beauty in the Broken: S. Lim’s Story
The Tapestry Project SG
Editor’s Note: When I read this story, I was very moved by its simplicity and honesty. Our contributor eloquently describes her lifelong struggle with persistent sadness, and the factors (nature + nurture) that contributed to seasons of ‘heaviness’. It is my honour to share this beautiful story by S. Lim. Indeed, there is beauty in our…
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Heart Matters: Ling’s Story
The Tapestry Project SG
Editor’s Note: Good mental health is about embracing who you are, and extending that acceptance to someone else. It is about building a trusted network of meaningful relationships. Our reader, Ling, shares her heart on what it means to love in spite of her own fears and vulnerability when it comes to meeting that special someone.