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Michael Han

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Minor Issues: The promise of a father’s love for daddy’s girl

The writer believes the bond between father and daughter is special.
The writer believes the bond between father and daughter is special.

Minor Issues: Wiping away the silent tears of one’s child

How we as parents respond to our children’s silent tears means a lot to them, says the writer.
How we as parents respond to our children’s silent tears means a lot to them, says the writer.

Minor Issues: My son lost $15,000 to scammers in one night

The writer told his son that the road ahead is always about redemption and reform.
The writer told his son that the road ahead is always about redemption and reform.

Minor Issues: Remembering the pioneers who built Singapore

From the enduring labour of these heroes, this writer learnt that one does not need to be rich or famous to be living an extraordinary life.
From the enduring labour of these heroes, this writer learnt that one does not need to be rich or famous to be living an extraordinary life.

Minor Issues: Building a treasure trove of moments with one’s children

Precious moments with his child fill a space in the writer's heart. They join pieces of life’s puzzles together and form a tapestry of meaning.
Precious moments with his child fill a space in the writer's heart. They join pieces of life’s puzzles together and form a tapestry of meaning.

Minor Issues: A father’s promise to his children

Some fathers can offer their children more material comforts, others show their love in different ways.
Some fathers can offer their children more material comforts, others show their love in different ways.

Minor Issues: Things I would tell my 20-year-old self if I could

The writer wants to remind his younger self to celebrate life.
The writer wants to remind his younger self to celebrate life.

Minor Issues: Resolutions, reflections and reminders for the new year

The best way to begin it on the right footing is to be intentional about how we want to live our lives.
The best way to begin it on the right footing is to be intentional about how we want to live our lives.

Minor Issues: Allowing honest conversations to pierce through the silent world of fathers

In a world of steely countenances, what fathers need is an open heart, willing to share our grief, pain and disappointments.
In a world of steely countenances, what fathers need is an open heart, willing to share our grief, pain and disappointments.

Minor Issues: Letter to my son on how to rise above toxic people and workplaces

oppression, violence, victory
oppression, violence, victory

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