For me and undoubtedly many more people, this year has been turbulent with both great triumphs and harsh setbacks.

In my case, ever since becoming a service user at the Eastleigh Wellbeing Centre, I've befriended a handful of compassionate people who suffered similar problems as me. And so, casting my shyness aside, I felt compelled to speak up and support them as they would do the same for me. I even engaged in conversation with my fellow service users during our meetings without being demanding or judgmental. For the first time in a while, I felt like I was part of a team with a cause.

Now I have become more conscious of my wellbeing than ever before and am almost ready to resume work. When the time comes, I may choose to volunteer for a humanitarian charity or organization which acts against bullying, discrimination and crime. However, if I am to take a stand against evil, hatred and ignorance, I'll need to know the roots of these destructive vices from the inside-out. After all, how can we change what we don't understand?