Hidden Heroes - Caregiver Stories

Nov 8, 2022

Gloria’s Story: Wonder Woman by Day and Night -Caregiver to Daughter with tuberculosis

With an infectious warmth and energy even over a video call, and it’s easy to see why Ms Gloria Soo, a life-and-business coach, is known...

Oct 31, 2022

Alex and Yoke Choo's Story

Parents caring for their 17-year-old son diagnosed with anxiety disorder and selective mutism* 2021 was a tough year for Brandon*. Still...

Oct 28, 2022

Keith's Story - Caregiver to brother with schizophrenia, Son with special needs and elderly Mother

Keith, 52 y/o, Chinese male, sole caregiver Since early adulthood, Keith, currently 52, had to take on the roles of the main breadwinner...

Oct 28, 2022

Lydia's Story - Caregiver to Sister with schizophrenia

Lydia and her sister, Sarah (not her real name) have always had a close relationship. In December 2019, Sarah started to isolate herself....

Oct 28, 2022

Gabriel's Story - Caregiver to Daughter with depression

In 2017, Gabriel and his wife noticed that their youngest daughter, Kristyn, was becoming more withdrawn. They were unable to comprehend...

Oct 28, 2022

Mr Low’s Story - Caregiver to Son with schizoaffective disorder

Mr Low, 74 y/o Chinese male. Sole caregiver to 50-year-old son with schizoaffective disorder. For the past 28 years, Mr Low had been the...

Oct 27, 2022

Mr Edward's Story - Keep Going, Keep Growing

Caregiver to Niece, member from ACC Pasir Ris My niece was young when she lost her parents. I have been her caregiver since. She has...

Oct 27, 2022

Mr Frankie Sim’s Story

Caregiver to Wife, member from ACC Yishun My wife (Mdm Kuan Ai Kuen) has been receiving support from Anglican Care Centre (ACC) Yishun...

Oct 27, 2022

Mdm Lim's Story - Never Give Up

Caregiver to Daughter, member from ACC Hougang I could still remember vividly how challenging it was to care for my daughter who has...

Oct 26, 2022

Coco's Story - Caregiver to Husband with Schizophrenia and Father-in-law with Dementia

My husband and I met in 1995, when we were working at the same factory. Falling in love was a natural process for us, despite our age gap...

Oct 25, 2022

Chelsea’s Story - Medical Social Worker caring for patients with terminal illness

Professional Caregivers need support too! Chelsea, Female, 28 years old I am a Medical Social Worker working in a hospice setting. I care...

Oct 25, 2022

May’s Story - Caregiver to Sister with schizophrenia

May (not her real name), Female, 72 years old My younger sister (now aged 67) is diagnosed with Schizophrenia. She was first referred to...

Oct 25, 2022

Denise's Story - Caregiver to Friend with eating disorder

I met Cassie almost a year ago at the gym. We worked out together regularly and as our friendship progressed, she opened up about her...

Oct 25, 2022

Alan’s Story: Fighting for disability rights, one step at a time

Person with cerebral palsy + Caregiver to child with special needs Diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Mr Alan Pek is also a parent to a child...

Oct 25, 2022

Novel’s Story: A parent’s perspective - a musical journey with our child with special needs

Caregiver to Daughter with developmental condition Realising that her daughter, Heidi, was not reaching the developmental milestones for...

Oct 25, 2022

Mdm E’s Story - Caregiver to Son with severe intellectual disability and autism

Mdm E is a single mother caring for her adult son with severe intellectual disability and autism. She has to care for him everyday and...

Oct 25, 2022

Mdm Manisah’s Story: The Ties that Bind

Caregiver to Sister with developmental disabilities & schizophrenia Manisah is a caregiver for her sister Mahani who suffers from...

Oct 25, 2022

Mdm Ezwani’s Story: Tough Times Won’t Last; Tough People Do - Caregiver to Son with bipolar disorder

Ezwani had been a caregiver when her son was diagnosed with bipolar disorder about a year ago. The challenges and uncertainties she...

Oct 25, 2022

Mr Anuar’s Story: From Despair to Hope - Caregiver to Daughter with schizophrenia

Anuar and his family’s caregiving journey started more than a decade ago when his then 19-year-old daughter Adila was diagnosed with...

Oct 25, 2022

Rosaline’s Story - Caregiver to Son with autism

A loving mother, Rosaline, gives a lot of herself to her family. When her five-year-old son, Ian, was diagnosed with autism, she...