This is for the people who knows me personally and have read negative comments online

"Her life story reads like a multi-episode biopic, complete with cliffhangers at each turn." — Crispina Robert

This morning, Channel NewsAsia featured my lived experience. I'm grateful to Crispina for capturing my story so beautifully in her article. It's an in-depth interview of the events that happened to me since end-2019, and included contributions from my manager and Chris, both of whom have been on part of my multi-year journey.

It's never easy to revisit painful memories, more so on widely accessible platforms and especially when I know people who know me for years would be reading. To many, these may be seen as "dirty laundry" that should not be aired.

But I'm no longer ashamed of the difficult moments that made me a stronger version of myself today. And if my story can help others in their mental health journey, I'll do so again in a heartbeat.

Since today's article, there are much heartwarming and encouraging messages pouring in from the public, as well as people who know Chris and I personally. Thank you, all of you, for your kind words.

And of course, there are the negative comments.

Especially on forums where users can remain anonymous.

For everyone who knows me personally and read those negative comments, thank you for your care and concern, and I am okay. If I were to take each negative comment personally like a stone flung at me, I would have been bludgeoned to death by their cruel words. Having said that, I am mildly disturbed by certain negative comments that involved people I care about, including Chris and my ex-husband.

Please take good care of yourselves and do not be enraged by these negative comments. In every situation, we can learn to pause and respond with kindness. The world does not need more hatred and violence.

If you're struggling with what you read

Do approach any First Stop for Mental Health. They can help identify your mental health needs, provide brief support, and guide you to the most suitable services.

If anyone wishes to connect with me directly

Do feel free to forward my social accounts, so they can connect with me through LinkedIn or Instagram. I'm not on Facebook.