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Self-worth; self-love
By Iyan // The dictionary defines self-worth as a sense of one’s own value as a human being. In other words, what you think you’re worth. As with other types of assessments, the idea of sensing “worth” is subjective. After all, everyone is born unique and therefore what we deem as “worthy” differs from everyone…
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Unpacking from Pain
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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My Journey with Journaling
By Rachel // Journaling is a habit that has been cultivated in me since I was a child. While it initially started off as a chore — I was forced to pen down my thoughts and punishment would await me if I did not write in my journal — journaling became a hobby that I…
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#BackToBasics: What Our Team Says
#BackToBasics is the present that I’ve decided to gift myself this year. Right now, my basic building blocks are eating and resting well. It is interesting how these level one needs are lost and deprioritised amidst the blur of many pursuits and wants. – Si Yu I want to take back the confidence to stomp through…
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Mental Health Fallout: My Struggle with Envy
By Beverly // Earlier this year, I went through an extended period of unemployment after leaving a new job due to struggles stemming from social anxiety. That season of uncertainty brought about many mental battles, including feeling envious of how well the lives of my closest friends seemed to be going. While dwelling on unhelpful…
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Athletes Are People Too: Interview With an Athletic Counsellor
By Kelly Ng // We have often spoken about how incorporating physical activity in our daily routine can be beneficial for mental wellness. On the other hand, how do sporting professionals care for their mental fitness? The Tapestry Project hears from athletic counsellor and volunteer advisor for Safe Sports at Sports Singapore, Ms Sharon Teo,…
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Reflections from the Singapore Mental Health Conference 2021
By Q. Anuradha // On 24 and 25 August 2021, The Tapestry Project attended the 6th Singapore Mental Health Conference which was jointly organised by the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), Agency for Integrated Care (AIC), Health Promotion Board (HPB) and National Council of Social Service (NCSS). The conference featured international speakers who shared their best…
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Your Struggles Are Valid
By Lisa // People often think about mental illness as something that happens to those with troubled backgrounds. Or there must be some dramatic story that justifies their struggle. I certainly faced challenges telling mine because I do not have a dramatic or traumatic story. No divorced parents, no sexual assault, no job loss or…
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Silent Struggles, Not Anymore
By Lorraine // Growing up in a traditional Chinese family where hierarchy features strongly, and as the youngest in the family, I do not have much of a voice. Speaking up is always considered rude, even if one has been misunderstood. Since we were toddlers, my brother and I were left under the care of…
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Coming Home: Anuradha’s Story
Anuradha writes about approaching life on her own terms, and how she is finally coming home to herself after struggling with depression.
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How To Suffer Gracefully: Karen’s Story
Karen opens up about her personal quest to suffer “gracefully”, sharing six rules that have helped her cope with depression.
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Pandemic Butterfly: Victor’s Story
By Victor Guo // It’s been a year since COVID-19 reached Singapore. Unrest. Anxiety. Uncertainty – most people feel this way. You are not alone. I feel that way as well, perhaps on a different and deeper degree than most… because I’ve had mental illness for many years. Everyone was leading normal lives. Who would…
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What are we consuming on social media during COVID-19?
By Xuan // “Lockdown”, “circuit breaker”, “quarantine”—different terms with the same meaning that summed up 2020. To escape the restrictions placed on traditional face-to-face interaction, many of us turned to social media. It also became more of a platform to unleash one’s creativity, as evinced by the surge in ‘Tiktokers’, Youtubers, and Instagrammers. Nonetheless, its…
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Two birds offer solace and comfort during dark times: Nadera’s Story
By Marcus Lim // Nadera’s two birds are not just her “children” who she cares deeply about, they are also her lifeline. She shared with The Tapestry Project about her struggles with mental illness, her birds, and her experiences with the current pandemic. Remo, a yellow-sided Conure, and Kiwi, a yellow-green budgie, have been a…
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Peer Support & Solidarity: Celebrating Mental Health Resilience in Migrant Communities
By Kelly Ng // In 2015, Omar Faruque Shipon started the Facebook page Bangladeshi migrant workers in Singapore as a personal repository for stories of fellow migrants working far away from home. Five years on, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, his page has become a precious lifeline for the Bangladeshi community in Singapore,…
