Disabilities

Finding Purpose

Called to care: My unconventional path into geriatric nursing

Before joining St Luke’s ElderCare (SLEC) as a nurse, I had taken a gap year after graduating from university in 2023. My educational path was a little longer than most — I started in junior...

Church Life

Neurodivergence: Making church a welcome space for all

I would like to start with a disclaimer that I am not neurodivergent, but am writing this from the perspective of an allied health professional who works very frequently with neurodivergent people. ...

Church Life

Leading a cell group with neurodivergent members

During my university years, I was a member of a cell group which had five members who have autism, Asperger’s, bi-polar disorder and schizophrenia, alongside some other neurotypical members. I...

Disabilities

I am autistic and I have hope: Encouragement for the neurodivergent and their caregivers

When I was diagnosed with autism at the tender age of three, the doctor implied that I had no future. Growing up, not being able to do simple tasks properly, manage my emotions and socialise...

Disabilities

Disability ministry: How is the Church enabling this part of the Body?

What would you do if you suddenly heard someone shouting during worship in a church service? How would you react if someone interrupted when the pastor was preaching? These are very real challenges...

Disabilities

I am autistic and I am victorious: Trading my victim mentality for God-given individuality

TW: There is mention of suicide ideation, depression and anxiety in this article. Last year in April, after the release of my previous article, navigating the murky waters of JC life made me feel...

Disabilities

What could drive a father to strangle his sons? A lonely desperation I know all too well

Reading about how Xavier Yap strangled his two autistic twin sons to “relieve” the caregiving burden on his wife, 32-year-old ABIGAIL LEE broke down and wept uncontrollably. As someone...

National Service

Feeling the greatest shame, this NS boy’s life changed after one supernatural moment

TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains mentions of suicidal thoughts that some may find distressing. Just before National Day in 2018, I received a phone call from my parents. They had checked my bank...

Disabilities

My sister’s life is not a mistake: How Singapore’s first INAD patient bravely fights to live on

Amelia was actually born healthy. She had the ability to babble, to sit up and stand. However, she was not an easy baby to take care of. She would always be crying constantly, and my parents...