Generation Grit: Forgiving her loved ones has freed her to help others build strong family ties

A difficult childhood resulted in Ms Delia Ng having a strained relationship with her family, but she is now working to help youth build strong family bonds. This is her story in the Generation Grit series on inspiring millennials.

Ms Delia Ng, 29, grew up without a father, finding out later that he had left the family soon after she was born. When she was 15, they met and she began a journey of forgiveness and reconciliation.
Theresa Tan
Senior Social Affairs Correspondent
Updated
Apr 25, 2019, 11:39 AM
Published
Apr 02, 2019, 06:30 PM
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

SINGAPORE - Growing up, Ms Delia Ng did not believe in marriage and families, but the 29-year-old now spends her days helping youth build stronger bonds with their kin.

Her life early on was fraught with anger, bitterness and tension.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

ST One Digital

 $9.90/month

No contract

ST app access on 1 mobile device

Subscribe now

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.

Available for
iPhones and iPads
Available in
Google Play

MCI (P) 066/10/2023. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. Copyright © 2024 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.

Back to the top