I have a passion for people. If you knew me growing up, you would never have guessed it as I was a shy and quiet child. My childhood and schooling journey was nothing remarkable, but I started to be drawn into volunteering work in my late teens.

Initially, I thought one of the reasons why I liked volunteering was the way it taught me how vastly different people's experiences could be. I started to become more curious about each individual and their unique experiences (or some locals might call it "kaypoh" :p). As time passed and I continued to embark on different types of volunteering and started working in a people-centric field, I realised that it was not just this curiosity that motivated me, it was simply because I wish to be of help to people in some way.

Now that I am in my early 30s, I am in a similar life stage as the average Singaporean - been through uncertainties at work, dating ups and downs, marriage adjustments, and currently a new mum. In short, trying to manage 'adulthood'. I have learned during volunteering that there are many who are in dire need of our help. However, it is not just the more 'extreme' cases (as defined by society) that need our support. For example, pregnancy itself and the emotions faced post-delivery can be overwhelming.

Each of our daily lives are filled with challenges, no matter how small they may seem. Confusions and struggles with love life, work, family, friends - all these can happen to anyone and everyone. There are times when we simply need someone there, and there is nothing wrong with that. I just hope to be that 'someone' for you when these times come.