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A Letter To Myself - How an unexpected phone call pulled Warren Sheldon Humphries back from the brink

A Letter To Myself

Warren Sheldon Humphries was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease in 2020, when he was in his early fifties. It's a neurological condition that eventually took away his ability to walk and even hold a pen. Amidst the emotional turmoil, he was contemplating ending it all when a close friend called him out of the blue. The unexpectedly firm conversation was a turning point that led him to seek mental health support and gave him a newfound sense of purpose. Sheldon is today an advocate for fellow persons with disabilities, a paracounsellor, docent at the Enabling Village, and a Community and Partnerships Manager with a social enterprise.

Joel Chua

Joel Chua

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A Letter To Myself - How motherhood made Efasha Kamarudin a stronger boxer

Efasha Kamarudin, a trailblazing boxer who ranked 15th in the world in the superflyweight division earlier in 2025, shares how becoming a mother made her a better fighter, how she's grown in her relationship with her coach — who's also her husband, and more about her journey as one of Singapore's few women professional boxers.

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A Letter To Myself - Jazz maestro Jeremy Monteiro on marking 50 years of music and the pricelessness of time

Jeremy Monteiro marks 50 years in music in 2026. The internationally-acclaimed, award-winning jazz musician reflects on some of the most meaningful and moving experiences that have defined his remarkable career, beginning from his teens — and shares the most precious insights he's gained about his sense of mission, the pricelessness of time and family, and more.

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A Letter To Myself - How Sabrina Anis' ALS diagnosis helped her experience love more fully

Sabrina Anis was in university when she was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a condition that gradually affects a person's physical functions, including the ability to move, speak, eat and breathe. Sabrina, now in her-mid twenties, shares how she continues to find purpose and value in her journey, through the love she has experienced from her family and friends — and the care and concern she chooses to share with others around her. For more information about support resources for individuals with ALS and their families, you can visit www.mnda.org.sg

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A Letter To Myself - Escaping Syria's civil war, Abdulhadi Al Saadi recreates the flavours of his homeland in Singapore

As civil war was escalating in his native Syria, Abdulhadi Al Saadi's family decided to leave. Hadi was only in his mid-teens then, and would spend the next three years moving between three different countries to rebuild their lives. A chance encounter with a special customer brought him to Singapore, where he opened a Syrian shawarma eatery in 2023. Damascus Delights has since grown in popularity in its Tampines neighbourhood and beyond. Hadi, now in his late-twenties and married with a growing family, reflects on his journey and the deep lessons it's taught him about love and resilience.

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A Letter To Myself - Stepping away from luxury, Navin Amarasuriya found something more priceless

Navin Amarasuriya hails from one of Singapore's oldest family businesses, BP de Silva, which after 154 years is still known for their high-end jewellery. But he stepped away from the world of luxury to embrace a deeper calling. Today, he's the CEO of The Contentment Foundation, a US-based non-profit organisation (present in 12 countries including Singapore) that equips educators with personal wellbeing competencies so that they can be healthier role models for their students. Navin shares how his journey of growth unfolded and what he'd say in his letter to his younger self.

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