After years of living in foster care, Rachel* had spiralled into depression and self-harm. Throughout her life, Rachel struggled with feelings of worthlessness and kept a lot of negative emotions hidden away. At 14, she was brought to HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre (DRTC).
Initially, she was reluctant to share about her problems with her care team. However, with their patience and care, Rachel eventually opened up. “At first, in HCSA DRTC, I felt a lot of pressure. But they slowly tried to understand me,” she revealed. The two years she spent at HCSA DRTC gave her hope and helped her foster a more positive outlook in life.
“Since being in HCSA DRTC, my confidence has grown, and I know what I want to do in life,” said Rachel. She is currently pursuing a course in social work at the Institute of Technical Education and will be graduating soon. In the future, she hopes to give back to society and help others too, especially those with special needs.
*Name has been changed to protect beneficiary’s identity.