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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: Our Sense of Identity
Our identities can be tricky, confusing, and even scary aspect of life. How can we gain a better sense of ourselves?
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An Open Letter to My Toughest Life Instructor: Florence’s Story
Florence writes a letter to Erin, a personification of the schizophrenia that came into her life. She movingly explores both the catastrophic effect of the condition on her, and ultimately how she learned about herself through the experiences that she went through and reached a place of peace.
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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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Unravelling: Emotional Awareness
Ever felt tangled in the web of emotions? Let’s weave through the layers of ’emotional awareness’ together, and discover how it can enrich our lives.
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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.