I Was a Doctor, Then I Had a Stroke | Can Ask Meh?

[@Ibekkeivv]

the fact that he even help justify the relatives...HE'S JUST A GOLD DESPITE EVERYTHING

[@Hs5687]

He Should also know that SG Government Operates No Different from a Predatory Profit Run Criminal Enterprise… ie.

[@Hs5687]

He should also know that SG Government operates no different from a Predatory Profit Run Criminal Enterprise…

[@sharontham11116]

At 24 years old,stricken with stroke is really very tough...made me cry...cos it was so very tough to be who he is today....he has a wonderful wife!!

[@drjennyli]

Met Dr Darren back in 2018 when we were both in this business networking . Remarkable human being. So glad to see him here to share his story.

[@Hs5687]

He should also know that SG Government operates no different from a Predatory Profit Run Criminal Enterprise…

[@JadeGem]

“Our identity is not in the job. Our identity is in the work that we do.” I had a stroke from a ruptured AVM and had to take over half a year to recover. I held two jobs as a pharmacist and had been struggling with the ideal to give up the second one (unprecedented stress during the pandemic). Then the event happened. Darren’s story is an inspiration and eerily familiar in some ways to what I had gone through. It had been a rollercoaster ride for me; I didn’t have any critical illness or long term disability insurance either. It was important for me to go back to work for the health benefits but I had questioned if I could do it. His words of taking time off to recalibrate resonates with me hard. I was able to return to my main job 10 months after the event. I never returned back to the other job. The physical healing from the stroke sucked but in some ways it was a much needed time out mentally to re-evaluate what I really needed/wanted in my life. I hope all stroke survivors are to find some good in the dark times as well :)

[@AfricanUSA-th9ov]

As A Pharmacist, You Don't Need 2 Jobs. I Am A Dialysis Technician For 20 Years. I Downsize And Living Below My Means, Moved To Good Area And Bought The Smallest House And Paid Off My Mortgage And Car And Credit Cards. I Will Be 50 Years Old In June 19th 2024. My Only Child Is In Her 3rd Years Of Nursing Degree.

[@JadeGem]

@@AfricanUSA-th9ov there was an over saturation of pharmacists pre-pandemic in the US so getting a job in a hospital (generally better work environment) was very competitive. I was only part time there until a full time job opened up in the middle of the pandemic. That second job was needed for a full time salary at least. I held on to it even when I had was promoted to full job at my main job because I felt I had a duty to the patients there. Plus, being from Asian immigrants, there’s always a push to do more. And student loans, of course. It was an internal struggle I had towards the end when I would put in my resignation; life/the stroke really decided for me when that would be 😅

[@RLU-wt8vi]

I love his wife! She fell in love with a man who, despite his slight disability, could treat her like a lady, make her laugh, was intelligent and didn't feel sorry for himself. Had he been "Tall, gorgeous, and rich", like her parents wanted, she likely would have been stuck with a vain, selfish egotist. I would have fallen head over heels for Darren.

[@ozoz189]

such a sweet comment, bless you

[@Mandy87Marie]

His speech is really good, and I can see how his wife was charmed by him

[@ozoz189]

Imagine him before the stroke if this is him after the stroke 😳

[@crispyguava]

She’s pretty and he has a heart of gold … God bless them both 🌹

[@joeyjoey22]

Can’t imagine what Darren went through at such a young age, his optimism and outlook is inspiring. Lovely couple ❤

[@ajunthaanwari]

This man is the diamond, shining bright like a beacon. Thank you for this video.

[@hongsamwine]

Thank you Darren, for reminding me that happiness is still within reach. I was diagnosed with a bunch of chronic illnesses in my 20s. I just turned 30 this year and the last 10 years had been so awfully difficult. I go to bed in pain and I wake up in pain. I’ve always been ambitious and quite high achieving. It’s so difficult seeing my peers reaching milestones whilst I’m struggling with having to restart from square one time and again. There’s been so many times where I really wanted to just give up. I felt hopeless. And I will probably continue to encounter many obstacles ahead. But Darren showed me that I can still be happy, and I can still be worthy for someone to love me for who I am. I guess the first step is to stop seeing myself as a burden and accepting that I have a different trajectory from most of my peers.

[@dairu2709]

remember that the many times you picked yourself up, you have been proving your innate strength! Happiness will always be within your reach, you have been doing an incredible job!

[@sushisin377]

You have to love yourself and accept whatever situation happen to you. Then you can move on and challenge yourself. Don't bother others opinions. Just do it.

[@mycooltube1912]

In a similar situation 🤝let's keep going

[@Findingsunshiness]

In same situation, got illness from 21 n last ten yrs was beyond awful n painful. Prime of my life flew by and I am just nowhere near quality of life I had before. Trying to stay positive is a constant struggle.

[@OGS.Official]

I’m sorry to hear what you have been through. It must have been a struggle for you but I hope that you eventually find the closure you need ❤ - Pei Fang

[@isaiahjoshc]

Both of you are an inspiration, Darren and Joelle! May God continue to bless your marriage and keep you both healthy.

[@jenu_charles]

From the conversation here; Darren is v nice hubby! Kudos! We celebrate you as a person, Darren 👍🏻 God bless!

[@siaoliao]

I love how the both of them are so frank, what can be done, what can't be done, but they have such a great partnership which is what a great marriage is. Very heartwarming and inspiring.

[@nilotravels]

What a beautiful couple ❤ wish them both a beautiful life together

[@franklin2861]

What a proactive and optimistic person! I like the positive vibe they create together.

[@tootsie88]

An Amazing Man and a Beautiful wife....All the best to the both of you. An inspiring couple. Thank you.

[@rzyq681]

i just want to give him a hug

[@Ibekkeivv]

this was so hard to watch, im in pain and I feel so bad that you have to suffered through all this. I really admire your strength! thank you. i love the quote: your identity is not in your job, but in the work you do

[@myrnabuenavista4327]

I'm a stroke myself for more than 2 years and yeah it's really hard. It's nice to have someone around who understand and would walk a mile or even ahead for you...

[@gio4925]

Me too. When did you have stroke? Right side or left side? Maybe we could connect?

[@bkai7777]

Darren is such an amazing person. To overcome his own challenges is really remarkable!

[@mlm1819]

"The physical impairment doesn't define who I am" -Darren There is a certain peace and acceptance from Darren. Can't imagine the work to get to this point. And what a sweet relationship these two have❤

[@pppppppao]

What an inspiring story, thank you for sharing. I hope Darren and Joelle continue to live a fruitful, happy and long life.

[@iantan4143]

So inspiring and so happy for Dr Darren - and his wife, they both look so happy together ❤

[@hopefulkitty]

May they many more happy and healthy years together.

[@WWK186]

Treasure the people who love you and not take them for granted. Relationships require a delicate balance of give and take. My blessings to you.

[@willietan1675]

So touching. I look up to the pretty wife’s heart and the husband’s determination and very positive mindset

[@mimosa9638]

Darren, when life mistreats me and my health gets so low, I will remember you. You will be my best medicine and allow my mind to lead my body. With gratitude from California 🍁🙏🍁

[@corazonong132]

Words won't be enough to tell you how beautiful and wonderful person you are -- being upbeat about what you went through and that sheer power of will to live life to the fullest. An inspiration for us

[@sml0266]

These two are adorable! They have found the secret of happiness - being great friends that can laugh together and treat each other with great respect. They are inspiring on many levels.

[@wl4006]

Very touching sharing. They responded to the questions very candidly and with a lot of heart and soul. So great to see a couple bring out the best in each other. Wonderful.

[@fernemcallister6774]

I can’t imagine being in that circumstance at such a young age, especially when you worked so hard to become a physician. God bless you.

[@jianoob]

really heart warming to hear Darren's story. Even though I never had a physical impairment, I understand what it's like to be in the gutter and have that hopeless feeling like it's never going to end. Looking back, it's always easy to tell myself that the tough times were over and I made it through, but at the exact moment when you're in the gutters with no visible light ahead, it's extremely hard to tell yourself to stay strong and keep moving on. I commend Darren's heart of gold for pushing through everything that has been thrown at him.

[@apricotgem]

Thank you for this inspirational story of Darren and how he pushes through his physical challenges despite being a stroke survivor. ❤

[@hemjoo]

Hope you will continue to inspire others with your optimism, strength and joy. Darren, you have come a long way! God bless.

[@taichiroward5770]

I can emphasize with him considering I woke up from coma 1.5 years away from finishing a medical license after my motorcycle accident that caused me to awake at my school as a patient. It was a very humbling experience. Not currently being a medical physician often crosses my mind & causes me sadness since I’m not utilizing my academic skills.

[@san45myinttun]

like his positive mindset, no matter what happen you gotta think positive

[@ngwei2255]

we really gt to tk care of ourselves do not over stress ...our health is crucial. Last nov and dec I wk 12 hrs a day due to my Colleague was on HL. since Jan this year till nw i been falling sick. Tat y we must tk care of ourself. I knw is nt easy but health is wealth.

[@marc4grace]

Thank you for sharing your beautifully encouraging and empowering story, Darren and Joelle.

[@DuchessArtisanCreations]

I love his couple they balance each other.

[@jingyingoo8863]

Both of you are amazing, giving us with so much strength and positive energy after watching this ❤

[@teedee1170]

Beautiful outlook to life…Beautiful relationship… beautiful wife.

[@mmmmlllljohn]

Darren is an amazing human being. The real heroes in life are men and women like Darren. They do make the impossible possible and they never give up. His wife is also amazing and a sweet soul. They make a great team! ❤️🇨🇦🙏

[@vskleong]

Very inspiring Darren

[@z.zaimie1406]

Darren is such an inspiration..thank u for sharing ur story here...Salute you sir

[@_slier]

watching this as a stroke survivor.. i truly understand his hardship.. i also need to undergo speech therapy myself.. this really bring smile to me.. hats down to you sir.. stroke is really traumatizing for me.. i almost commit suicide after i got stroke.. respect to you sir

[@gilbertchua2990]

Love you guys Dr Darren & Joelle! Stay so loving guys!

[@jksgf4ever]

Such a beautiful couple 🥰 so inspiring and this brought such a nice and positive message to viewers 👍🏼

[@evelyntan5588]

This reminds me that in many parts of the world, people with physical disabilities suffer so much discrimination. He is highly intelligent, articulate and kind and I am glad she was able to see past his being hemiplegic.

[@patriciabuttner7511]

What a beautiful commitment to each other!

[@CapDingo1975]

The world needs more positive people like Darren. People who say can rather than cannot!

[@fodizi]

Cheers to you guys. Really an inspiring life story; I wish you both a lifetime of happiness!

[@DexterWonderland]

I really apprecaite the candidness of this conversation. Very inspiring and comforting.

[@Wanyann]

You are amazing Darren, your strong determination to go on in life has inspired everyone around you. I wish you and your lovely wife good health and happiness.

[@DominicWong]

The last screen spoilt it for me. Comeon ! Don't perform an insurance product placement and commercialise this inspirational story! What more some times it is very challenging to get an insurance claim !

[@gio4925]

I am a stroke patient too and very impressed by your video. You are so cheerful. Praise the Lord!

[@reginachua129]

Thank you for sharing and inspire Darren, thank you

[@ursulawooden5264]

Congratulations to you both for truly loving each other and trying to face the challenges that confront you both! May God bless you with many years of a happy partnership!

[@PeterLeo-m6w]

True love!! God bless u both, u r so so blessed, it's rare these day to find couple like u, many ppl take marriage vows like children playing masak masak, respect to u both!!❤❤

[@missymochi9]

Very inspiring, Darren! Here's wishing you and Joelle happiness and many more ❤

[@kjlim3170]

Thank you for sharing your story

[@janeyeo3389]

You 2 have so much positive vibe and energy with each other and this is the ultimate most impt as a couple!❤ Envy!!👍 🎉

[@starwoodanime1532]

I found myself getting teary eyed and had to turn off the video

[@plutonian_accountant]

Such a lovely, wonderful couple. I kept tearing up. So sweet and powerful!

[@noelstaar]

The couple is very genuine and that makes this very interesting to watch. People not from Singapore dont know about Dr. Chua so it might have helped to introduce what he has accomplished as part of the video

[@cassidygan159]

Your outlook in life is so awesome. Staying so strong, so positive and having the great support from your caring wife and keep believing in yourself and God.

[@beetiang88]

Truly inspiring ❤

[@icilike]

Thank you both for sharing your story frankly and being an inspiration. God bless

[@dellmktr4152]

He is lucky to have such a good wife.

[@PureHealth_com]

Hope everyone watching the video gets a lot of value

[@onetwoeighttfaa2609]

This is so wholesome & heartwarming… May your love flourish always & forever! 🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@mathildama7011]

Both have beautiful spirits❤

[@nashuabale94]

Thank you Darren & partner for sharing your story! OGS too, did a remarkable job with this video. Very moving and I am thoroughly inspired by Darren. Darren is really the embodiment of DARING! (pun intended) Kudos to his partner for being such an amazing pillar of support to him

[@AA-cm3pd]

What an amazing man

[@jingmok]

What a beautiful wife paired with a hero

[@Desli-m2f]

May all blessings be upon both of you and wish you both happiness and good health. Enjoy many wonderful years ahead ❤

[@ivykim1781]

Such an Inspiring couple I wish them both All The Best Always 🙏

[@sekars9724]

so moving. so heartwarming. so much lessons from both of you. thank you.

[@EYee633]

Lovely couple, Stay happy n healthy always, God bless them ❤❤

[@robtrevisanutto4939]

I just love this couple. So understanding to each others needs. Good luck and many more happy years ❤❤❤❤

[@peterzing7483]

What a Man Darren, my respect to you bro from Australia.👍🏼👍🏼🙏🏻☯️😇

[@TerryTy-n7r]

Amazing, thank you for being authentic. May you both enjoy each other for the rest of your life together

[@wuncieadams1352]

Good bless you and so glad you survived your stroke.

[@meiahani2920]

this is beautiful!! this is what a real relationship looks like

[@sunoosmintchoco3547]

aww such an inspiring and sweet story🥺so touched❤ all the best for them both !!!

[@bbb3rry]

Such an inspiration 🙏🏻 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Do they have public social media accounts?

[@defunct32]

You look so young I was thinking late 30s to early 40s!...Oh, I just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing your story, sir! 🙏🏻

[@Ibekkeivv]

LITERALLY IF HE WANTED TO, HE WOULD HAVE DONE IT

[@onghc5892]

Thanks for sharing your story. Both of you are a good example for us. A wonderful wife, also wonderful husband ❤️

[@Integrityisrare]

Happy to both of you. God bless.

[@myeongwol]

I at amused at Joelle's relatives for not wanting to attend the wedding because of Darren's situation. Like why does that bother them so much?? 😅😂 My cousin married her disabled husband and it was one of the best weddings I ever attend, everyone was having fun. I wish Darren and Joelle happily ever after!

[@LynaGalliara]

I sometimes think that no man's loved ones could ever be happy for their relative/friend to be with me, due to issues I've had since I suffered an accident, and I've wondered what would be the right way to deal with that. I had even thought that I should refuse to be with someone if their loved ones didn't like me, regardless of whether the man wanted to be with me, because it would be better for the man's happiness overall. But seeing how this woman still married, in spite of her family's disapproval, and seeing how happy she is now, that makes me realise, that even if a man's family or friends never accept me, that if the man loves me, that that should be what matters most, and that, if he really loved me, I would be denying his happiness to a greater extent by refusing to be with him, than if his loved ones disapproved of him.

[@kimchiba4570]

Wishing you both eternal happiness and wish you full recovery ..dun lose hope !

[@sophosanthropos868]

Thanks for sharing the story. Indeed, in a world where most relationships are functional and our identity is tied to what we are capable to do (productive), it's difficult to learn to see the intrinsic worth of every individual - young or old, male or female, abled or having disability - everyone is unique and worthy...

[@asdfvan]

Was in his tuition school when I was sec 1 and that was in 2011! Still as inspiring as always!!

[@theprayer1284]

In fact you are a good doctor giving wonderful encouragement to others*

[@alanho1555]

Do not burn the midnight oil for your studies. Lack of sleep can cause chronic disease. Try drinking green tea twice a week to detoxify your stress away.

[@andymelbourne9285]

Thank you guys for sharing this. Truly appreciate it. I learn ALOT 🙏🙏🙏

[@emilychu6758]

This made me cry happy tears!! Wonderful humans!! ❤❤

[@ahpat1]

Inspiring couple.

[@elizabethlim392]

Such an inspiring and wonderful couple.