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Stories From
Our Community
Real journeys of support and care
When someone faces a mental health challenge, their caregivers are often their biggest support. But caregivers can also feel alone, overwhelmed or unsure of what to do.
That’s why we share these stories – to show us the human side of mental health. They remind us of the struggles, the strength it takes to keep going and the fact that recovery is possible. That life can return to normal, and even thrive, with the right kind of help.
They show us that support matters, not just for individuals, but for families, workplaces and communities.
When Children Grow Into Their Youth
Marissa Teo (AThR) is a Registered Creative Arts Therapist with over 15 years of experience helping youth heal, connect, and grow. She joins Bridging Hearts Run 2 as our featured speaker.
Bridging Hearts, A Father-Son Story
How one family found the right words when it mattered most.
Gerald's Story
Caregiving was never part of Gerald’s plan—he doesn’t have children of his own. Yet, for the past eight years, Gerald has cared for his younger brother’s son, a 25-year-old with autism and OCD, and now regards him as his own. At 16, during his O-Level year, Gerald’s nephew experienced a bullying incident in school that left him withdrawn and unwilling to attend classes. When he told his parents he didn’t want to return, they were at a loss, prompting Gerald to step in and coo
Yoke Choo's Story
Standing by Her Son Through Loss and Recovery
Vincent's Story
Between a mother diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, and wife of 22 years, who do you choose when the relationship begins to unravel? For Vincent, 49, this painful question defines his daily reality. Under one roof, he juggles the emotional strain of living with his feuding mother and wife, Dionne. Professionally, Vincent has spent 24 years in banking and credit sales—a world of structure and control. But at home, chaos reigns. Besides the usual tension between mother-in-law
Mahmud's Story
“Kopi O? Kosong la!” Mahmud chuckles as he prepares breakfast for his 74-year-old mother at 5:30am — soft-boiled eggs, toast, and her usual sugarless coffee. Both mother and son have dwarfism, high blood pressure, and diabetes. But Mahmud admits his own health is worse — he’s always put her needs before his. At 52, Mahmud has been his mother’s full-time caregiver since 2019. It began after a taxi knocked her down, breaking her leg. “I had to quit my job to look after her,” he
Veenothani's Story
Mdm Veenothani, aged 52, has been caring for her 76-year-old mother since her dementia diagnosis in 2021. Once employed full-time as a data assistant, she transitioned to a part-time data officer role to better balance work and caregiving. Her mother remains mobile and can manage some daily tasks, such as cooking—with Veeno thani’s support—but struggles with short-term memory loss and frequently repeats questions. “There are days she forgets to eat, and that can be tough,” V
Haidah's Story
Primary school was a happy place for Haidah. She remembers laughter in the classrooms, good friends, and the feeling of belonging. But as she entered Primary 5, something shifted. Her aunt's passing and the family's impending move, coupled with her brother transitioning to secondary school and leaving her mostly alone, marked a shift. Haidah struggled with these transitions and couldn't pinpoint why she was unhappy. At school, her brother was being bullied and started harming
Janet's Story
Self-care isn’t selfish
Kelvin's Story
My wife and son both have ADHD
Arina’s Story
From Nervous To Ready
Elias’ Story
Turning Struggles Into Strength
Terence’s Story
Care That Goes The Distance
Davina’s Story
When Care Takes Flight
Sufyan’s Story
Finding strength in struggle
Richard’s Story
From gangster to caregiver
Hai Yen’s Story
Helping those she’ll never meet
Lay Kuan’s Story
Juggling CFO and caregiver duties
Shin Loong’s Story
A family’s fight, a son’s recovery
Faiza’s Story
One mother’s mission for mental health
Heron’s Story
When duty called, he answered
Hidayah’s Story
21 and already a caregiver
SW and Khairul’s Story
Different paths to one shared purpose
Mark’s Story
When dreams took a backseat for duty
Michael’s Story
From caregiver to changemaker
Mason’s Story
Finding strength in community
Imran's Story
Caregiver to Mother with Dementia
Gabriel's Story
Caregiver to Daughter with depression
Dr Ringkoo's Story
The Many Roles of a Caregiver
Let’s Work Together
If you would like us to conduct a talk or workshop at your school or organisation, get in touch with us at outreach@cal.org.sg
Upcoming Events
Sat, 25 Jul
Sat, 15 Nov15 Nov 2025, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm SGTSingapore, 2 Orchard Link, #04-06, Singapore 237978In this Resilience Education workshop, participants will reflect on identifying their own mental health needs and how to navigate communicating them to different parties. Through interactive discussions and activities, participants will learn to practice expressing their mental health needs clearly.
Sat, 11 Oct
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