Can a Disability Become a Friend? It Has for Me.
As a person with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, I’ve always felt socially deprived and isolated. It’s been an extremely painful and lonely journey for me. Many of us with Duchenne also have undiagnosed…
Duchenne: Shalom's Lifelong Partner-in-Crime — Shalom Lim Ern Rong
Shalom Lim is a University of Liverpool graduate, having completed an honors bachelor’s degree in criminology and security in July 2021. Born with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and diagnosed at 4 months old in 1996, he is currently based in the Eastern part of Singapore. His hope for his column is to advocate for the health and well-being of the muscular dystrophy community in Southeast Asia.
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A Singaporean theater production reveals caregiving complexity
I recently had the opportunity to attend a Singaporean theater production titled “Supervision,” thanks to the SingHealth Patient Advocacy Network (SPAN). SPAN is a collective of patients and caregivers who provide feedback to improve…
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