International Men’s Day 2021: Fozy’s story

International Men's Day is an opportunity for us to challenge stereotypes and highlight the importance of men's health and well-being.
International Men's Day is an opportunity for us to challenge stereotypes and highlight the importance of men's health and well-being.
This Father's Day, we celebrate the inspiring journey towards recovery of Kim Sun, an alumnus from HCSA Highpoint Halfway House.
Today, Feroz is the lead member of HCSA Highpoint's A.I.M Society, where he volunteers his time every week to share his experience with their support group.
“We met two years ago when I performed the umrah (an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca). She was a guide at the travel agency I went with. During the trip, I had a slight fever and she was very concerned. But…
Meet Christopher, a new dad who has yet to meet his 8-month-old son. “I was given away for adoption by my mum when I was very young. When I found out, at the age of 12, that I was adopted,…
“Two years ago, I was released from my last sentence. The months following my release was the true test for me as I had to resist the temptation of drugs. Whenever I saw friends from my past, I would quickly…
“I spent half my age in and out of prison for drug-related offences. It was after NS that I had my first taste of drugs out of curiosity, but things started to collapse when I got introduced to heroin. I…
“It all started when I had my first taste of drugs at the age of 16 – just out of curiosity. This was the start of many years going in and out of DRC and prison. Twice, I even landed…
“After being kicked out, I was homeless – no money, no place to sleep, and I even had to ask others to help me get food. You can’t imagine how lousy and down I felt. Soon after, I went back…