My mother is the ground I step on. I take her for granted. I throw tantrums. I get angry. I slam the door. I scream. Sometimes I fail to apologise for the things I’ve done wrong. It’s not...
When I graduated from medical school in 2007, the plan at that time was to become a general practitioner. But thenĀ I becameĀ pregnant with our first child, Josiah ā and I struggledĀ with whether I...
My mom is soĀ whiny. She’s a housewife but she complains about having to do housework. She complains that she is worse off than a maid, because at least they get paid for their domestic work....
This year will be my last Motherās Day as a non-mother. My first child has been growing within me for almost 9 months now. As the big day draws near, the anticipation and excitement to finally meet...
The Lord gently said to me one day, “There are still many areas in your heart that hold unforgiveness. You need to forgiveĀ deeplyĀ in order to soar.” Later, He showed me the map to deep...
Iām a runner. I run from problems. Iāve come to realise that I instinctively put up my walls as defences. I distance myself and turn away from hard times. Itās so easy to run when things are...
My husband and I really enjoyed life with each other. We did things together, we shared openly about everything. He would help me to clarify my thinking. He was my confidante. He was also my support...
Some of us have a wonderful relationship with our dads. Your childhood might have been filled with warm memories of him and youāre deeply assured of his love for you. Some of us, however, have a...
Chinese New Year, in the recent few years, has become a season of poignant reflection for me. It was during Chinese New Year that I saw my grandmother and grandfather for the last time, in 2011 and...