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Hope Floats: Lessons Learnt on a Psychiatric Ward – Rose’s Story
Rose writes how, despite her initial fears, the psychiatric ward became a place of hope, solidarity and learning for her.
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Unravelling: Belonging
In a world where we may feel alone or disconnected, Sarah writes of the importance of understanding the meaning of belonging, and suggests strategies to nurture it.
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Journeying Towards Validation: Audrey’s Story
Audrey reveals how denial kept her trapped her in mental health struggles, and how validation was a game-changer that offered a transformative breakthrough.
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Unravelling: Resilience and Growth
by Sarah // When life gives you lemons, develop resilience! That’s not how the saying goes, but it’s an equally good motto to live by. In life, change is the only constant. Developing our resilience is crucial for us to weather the many challenges we will inevitably face. Why develop resilience? Singapore’s first nationwide Youth…
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The Tranquility of the Traumatised: Claire’s Story
Claire’s story unveils a unique perspective on resilience, exploring the paradox of finding wisdom in suffering and gratitude amidst anguish.
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Unravelling: Being “Good Enough”
Compare ourselves negatively to others can cause anxiety, feelings of fragility, stress, and unhappiness. Sarah shares ways in which we might refocus our thoughts to connect with our own values and gain self-compassion
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Overcoming Postpartum Depression: Agatha’s Story
Agatha reflects on the sudden onset of postpartum depression following her first child’s birth, sharing her challenges and her path towards healing.
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Getting off the Ladder: Philip’s Story
Philip describes how his experience of depression made him get off the ladder of extrinsic goals in his life, learn to cultivate self-compassion, and focus on intrinsic values.
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Making the Mundane Wonderful: The Power of Paper Cranes
Sofia details her journey in learning to make paper cranes. Although it didn’t seem like much at first, folding cranes helped her anxiety and depression. Read her story to learn how focusing on something tangible can alleviate negative thoughts and emotions.
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A Journey to Self-Compassion: Felicity’s Story
Healing from sexual abuse in childhood can be a long journey. Felicia shares her courageous movement towards knowledge, self-compassion, and strength.
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Food for the Soul: Cooking as Self-Care
In line with January’s theme of self-care, our volunteer, Rachel, takes us through her self-care method: cooking. In this story, she talks about the importance of self-care and how she accidentally stumbled upon a method that works for her.
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Why Our Stories Matter
Tapestry’s editors explain why stories matter to us, and how we approach empowering others to tell theirs.
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From Shame to Strength: Ying Ying’s Story
Self-stigma is often overlooked in mental health discourse. Ying Ying’s journey with schizophrenia required her to confront both external and internalised judgments.
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An Anthem of Hope: AM’s Story
Amidst depression, hope can seem so elusive. AM’s story reveals the power of seeing Hope even even in life’s most mundane moments.
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Anticipating Grief: Amanda’s Story
We often think of grief as something to do with death. But there is another type of grief that is far more common yet rarely talked about.
