Divorcees in S'pore find new ways to deal with breaking up

Mr Shaiful Risan (far right), organiser of Lion City Divorcees Club, says the support group is not meant to replace formal therapy but to complement it. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG
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SINGAPORE - "What are some words that come to mind when you think of divorce?" asks Mr Shaiful Risan. He is propped on a stool at Crane, a social club in Arab Street, surrounded by a dozen inquisitive faces. A chorus of replies follow.

"Anger."

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