Curing The Incurable

When my son was four years old, my marriage fell apart, and the hardships of single parenting began. My son has had a weak digestive system since childhood, and frequently going in and out of the hospital. Every day, I lived in fear of receiving calls from the school. The heavy economic and mental stress eventually led me to develop anxiety.

In 2018, my beloved father passed away suddenly. The regret and guilt of not being able to see him one last time weighed heavily on my mind and body. Finally, at the end of 2019, I was struck by severe throat pain that made it impossible to eat or speak normally; I survived on liquid food alone. After a long fight, I was diagnosed with a rare condition known as ” glossopharyngeal neuralgia.” After surgery in 2023, my condition has greatly improved, but the pain still requires medication for control.

I have became a ‘Proud’ family. I am thankful for the opportunities provided to me as a volunteer in ChickenSoup, where I am responsible for recruiting new families and coordinating activities. I regularly plan family gatherings that include entertainment and learning. I lead mothers in health exercises to strengthen our bodies and minds, and I organize community events in the Tuen Mun area. I hope to connect more resources through writing fundraising letters, helping more families like ours that are struggling in difficult situations.