The one & only, Oh Siew May

During our trip to Bollywood Veggies, we were greeted by the cheerful smiles of Ms. Oh Siew May.

Siew May was born with Cerebral Palsy, which is a disorder that affects muscular control and body movements.

Ms. Oh Siew May

Photo source: http://weare.sg/ivy-singh-lim/


She took the time to share with us her life story and how she conquered the many obstacles in her life. She spoke of how she was often teased by the people around her, and called an “alien”. Whenever she hunted for jobs, the employers would immediately reject her simply because of her disability.Finally, after her book was published, Ms. Ivy Singh-Lim, the owner of Bollywood Veggies and our old KC girl, opened the door of opportunities for her.

She was offered a job at the farm. Her experiences are truly something we can learn from.She is an exceptional woman who is strong-willed. She is a rare gem in our society.

The following are some of the quotations from her which we would like to share with you :

“One will never be happy when the heart is full of hatred.”  “Love can bring light to darkness and create a miracle.”  “It all starts with a dream.”

                                                                                                          Ms Oh Siew May

TAKEAWAYS FROM TODAY:

We cannot change our necessary tasks and challenges, but we can definitely change our mindset. Every person in this world deserves to be treated equally, no matter what our differences may be.