1/2 “I also encountered a lot of difficult people, not just because of differences in race but also age.”

(1/2) “Never in my life have I thought of working in the education sector because all this while I was in the corporate world. I started my career at an events organizing company. While at one of [...]

“I’ve always liked to invent stuff since young and that inquisitive nature drove me to pick up science. I wouldn’t say I’m the brightest, but somehow I managed and have had quite an eventful life [...]

“When I was studying in university, my father’s business fell through and because of that, my family lived in poverty during that time. We were in a very bad situation but we didn’t [...]

“I started my teaching career with just a teaching certificate. When I was younger, I was one of the top students in school and was expected to achieve great things, but I didn’t do [...]

“I have been living with schizoaffective disorder for around eight years.  Before the diagnosis I was going through depression and a lot of heartbreaking moments. My friends avoided me and [...]

“I have been working for the Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA) since 2003. I was encouraged by my lecturer to study counseling beforehand. Joining the MMHA made me realise that [...]

“I have been a caregiver for my daughter since she was diagnosed with schizophrenia in August 2011. I’m involved with MMHA as a trainer, I do a lot of art therapy and other work with them. [...]

“I was diagnosed with schizophrenia for more than 30 years. Before the diagnosis, I wasn’t feeling well for a few years and decided to seek help for myself. I don’t hear strange voices in my [...]

“I’m a full-time caretaker for my loved one. I don’t remember when I took over the responsibility but it has been about 20, 30 years since. When I was really young, I didn’t know how to [...]

“I was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder for more than 5 years ago. I was initially diagnosed with Depression. This was after the time I was raped when I was studying for Masters in [...]