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A mother's love blooms in adversity

A mum who cares for her teenage son battling with mental illness refuses to give in to despair, but musters courage to pave the path to his recovery

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Amelia Sim

Years ago, when I was expecting my first child, I came across a Hallmark card for Mother's Day while browsing at the bookstore. "The day you become a mother is the day you start watching your heart walk around your body," it cooed.
Well, I'm usually not one for sentimental quotes and I did not buy the card, but somehow this phrase found its way into the recesses of my memory.
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