I think she will make a good volunteer counsellor to teenagers as her life story will be an inspiration. I am a father of two daughters aged 21 and 18, so I know what she is going through. She must take heart that the hardships she went through made her what she is today.
Paul Tan

PARENTS’ ROLE
I applaud Rui En’s courage in sharing her childhood experiences and struggle with her parents’ divorce.
It must have been very hard and scary for her to see her parents fighting. The story shows the impact that parents can have on their children.
By sharing her story, she has touched the lives of many people.
Ng Geok Lan

THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER
Rui En’s experience reminds me of my own struggles when I was growing up.
I can relate to how she felt when she said her parents were the most incompatible couple on earth. My parents also fought all the time, mainly over money-related matters.
Like her, I have felt like an outsider in my own home. At school, I was unable to fit in as I was obese, myopic and looked extremely unhealthy. I was ostracised by my schoolmates.
My dad died when I was in junior college and I worked my way through university.
I am 33 and enjoy my singlehood. I go running, cycling and swimming with my friends.
Whenever I hit an obstacle, I tell myself life cannot get worse than what it was before.
Now I can also tell myself that a celebrity has also gone through similar experiences.
Chee Yee Tin

DON’T RULE OUT MARRIAGE
In the interview, Rui En said she would have liked to change the first 24 years of her life.
She should not regret those difficult years because they have made her the person she is today. If she had a happier and secure childhood, she might turn out to be a totally different person.
She should not be too hard on herself. We all make mistakes and it is through mistakes that we learn. She should also not rule out marriage. Yes, married couples quarrel and say hurtful words. But couples also make up. Getting married is the start of an exciting journey of discovery.
You discover each other’s strengths and weaknesses and learn to live with them. You also reap the joys of being in a stable and loving relationship.
Patricia Tan

INTEGRITY AND COURAGE
I admire Rui En’s courage in following her convictions. Not many people have the integrity to do so especially when their career is at stake. I hope she continues to show courage and fortitude in the future.
Linda Gong

LEARN TO HEAL
I must congratulate Rui En for sharing something so private. I believe her story will help others who have unhappy childhood experiences to grow up and take charge of their lives.
I hope her parents’ unhappy marriage will not deter her from marrying. Sharing her life with a partner may help her heal.
Lee Yingzheng

Source: The Straits Times