Due to her health condition, Rae Ai looked younger than those her age, as she had a smaller than usual built since she could not eat well. It also led to her struggling with self-esteem issues which stemmed from the bullying she received in school. “I had a lot of pent up anger and resentment from being severely bullied in school, and it was beginning to take a toll on me. Gradually, I became a very angry person. I built a wall around me and became

Jaden is a 14-year-old youth who regularly participates in the Youth Drop-In at YGOS Ang Mo Kio Centre for the past year. “It’s my third favourite place in Singapore! It’s the place that I spend the most time at, besides my home and school.” Jaden likes the engagement at the Drop-In Centre. As a boy who isn’t really fond of homework and studying in general, Jaden finds fun in the games and comfort in the relationships YGOS offer. “I am particularly close to Sean, my mentor.

It is comfortable and perhaps even convenient for us to wear our rose-tinted glasses. In fact, there is another pair of glasses we wear too - this pair of glasses works like transition glasses, except that it turns our view dark in response to darkness. We magnify stains - failing to notice other beautiful colours. "I felt a heavy weight on my shoulders having to deal with these assumptions.” “It’s a record that sticks with me and it’s hard for people to see past my mistakes.