Grief, Relief, Belief

FIC#46: Story of Tammy and Her Family

Trauma

In 2020, at the onset of the pandemic, my husband died in a traffic accident on the day of our youngest son’s birthday, leaving me and our three children, aged 1, 3, and 5.

While working part-time to make a living, I also had to manage the emotional issues of my three children. The high-pressure lifestyle led me to depression. At one point, I planned to place my children into foster care and end my own life.

Changes

I am grateful for becoming part of the ChickenSoup community. Through joining the family activities and sharing with other families, I felt love and strength that I had long missed. My eldest son, despite being hyperactive, has made great progress in expressing himself and found his talent in playing chess.

I am now helping to coordinate family activities for the community. I also lead the “Goddess Club,” (one of the self help groups) encouraging everyone to exercise and organizing neighborhood events in Wong Tai Sin district. I spoke on behalf of the ChickenSoup families on the stage at the press conference of the 42nd Charity Ball of “Wai Yin Association.”

Become a 'Proud' family

As part of the ‘Proud’ families now, I am training to become a yoga instructor, bringing strength to other families through teaching yoga and mindfulness activities, helping them to emerge from their difficulties.

Wai Yin Association

At the press conference of the 42nd Charity Ball of “Wai Yin Association”, Carrie spoke on behalf of the ChickenSoup families on Stage!

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