My voice on the air?

As I have speech problem, going for an on-air interview was something I never thought I could do in my life. But then, what one resists are mostly likely what would occur! I was told that I would be interviewed on radio station Live 93.8 on 23nd January 2009

Can you imagine how I felt on that day? I could not believe it was happening to me. "Me , with my voice like this going on air…" I pondered. I was so nervous and scared, but I told myself, "I want to have a breakthrough no matter how scared or nervous I am. I want to do it."

Fear was there. But finally I decided to challenge myself, because I want to be a voice for the disabled. I want to create more awareness amongst the public to understand more about us and how we feel. I hope to create more employment opportunities for the disabled.

I am very thankful for having friends who are so supportive. One of them, Trudy, made a point to go with me on the interviewing day. I was so touched by them. Some had given me their support by sending encouraging words to me.

This group of friends is my treasure in life. It was them who created the possibilities and made one of my dreams come true. God is so good to me!

Stepping out of my "FEAR"

Me in Social Innovation Forum in Singapore
( with my GOOD friends angels cheering for me)

I have speech impairment as the result. I am slow in speech and I can not pronounce some words clearly.
"scary but I wanted to speak clearly"

















It was so amazing I was able to step up on a stage during the SIP. I have never done this before. Standing on stage,sharing my experiences and creating an awareness of Being Disabled does not mean unable.

Even Through, I was scare and worried at the very moment, my aim was to get the message across. My focus is on creating a better awareness for the public to understand more on the disabled.

"Being disabled is not a sin. We did not choose to be born thus. I wish to create an awareness of the difficulties faced by people with disabilities in the area of employment. By sharing my personal experiences, I hope to reach out to employers and to appeal to them to be more open in employing people with disabilities. Disabled does not mean unable. Given an opportunity and with good support, people with disabilities can prove to be a valuable contributor to both economy and society. "


With the support and encouragements of my friends, I was able to share my experiences and the reason of why I written my life experiences into a book. Now sharing on stage. It was really a breakthrough for me to step out of my fear and shared in front of many strangers. I guess it is all within our mind, if our desire is strong enough, nothing can stop us. I thank God for His grace and love.

Looking at life and says "I am possible"

"If you have passion, nothing will stop you. 'IMPOSSIBLE or I M POSSIBLE' is the same word...its how you look at it. Oh Siew May looked at her life and said 'I M POSSIBLE.' She made a difference through her book. I believe she will now inspire you to look at how the impossible can become possible. Be the change maker for you can be like her. Be the change maker and make the difference!" ~

Quote for the book by Ms Elim Chew, Streetwear Fashion & Accessories Guru, 77th Street.