It's all in he brain, its all in the heart : By: Raymond Anthony Fernando

On this urgent matter, I will focus on the lack of support from the Agency of Integrated Care (AIC) following my severe mobility issues. It centres in my brain where there are high levels of protein stuck inside, and what is vitally needed is being able to be kind and compassionate from the heart. After succeeding in securing the partial disability allowance of $400 per month from AIC through the assistance of Ms. Aileen Chin, the kind-hearted social worker from Tan Tock Seng Hospital, I made an error in judgment by applying for a full disability allowance on March 16, 2025, as my condition is worsening with nerve problems in my hands, pain in my shoulder bones, and giddiness. AIC directed two of its staff, Victor and a therapist, Irene, to visit me on Friday, 15 March 2025, at 3 pm. The assessment took just 10 minutes, and I felt uncomfortable with the manner in which both wanted to rush off. On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, as expected, I again received bad news: my appeal for the restoration of my monthly disability allowance, which I am heavily dependent on to pay for my meals, transport, and vitamins, was again rejected. I copied my appeal to my Member of Parliament, Yip Hon Weng, whom I find is pretty helpful. I was hopeful that he would speak up on my behalf. I still do. My appeal was also copied to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, and Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, all of whom I have placed my full faith in. I trust that they will not let me down. More so when these leaders have assured all Singaporeans that no one will be left behind. Application for donations from Hope GIVE. Asia A friend suggested that I apply to the above social media platform for help. After going through several rounds of answering their queries, they also rejected my pleas for help. It turned out to be another fruitless exercise. Believing in myself Despite all the hardships and rejections time and again, I will not give up. The fighting spirit in me reminds me that I have to believe in myself. If I walk by myself, it's OK, as I know it is only me whom I can trust. In believing in myself, I can sit differently, I can read things differently, I can look at life differently, and I can advocate differently. The key is to keep believing in myself.