Aspergers Forced Her Into Fashion
Social issues versus career
She’s a blogger. She’s contributed to Paper, Galore, The Isis Nicole Magazine, Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore. She’s brand ambassador for Pop and Suki. Today, she’s an entrepreneur.
Growing up…
I went to 3 therapists.
I didn’t tell anyone. I was afraid. “Weird. Drop her. She’s not worth being friends.”
On class lists, my name would say “Aspergers.” I didn’t want to be social. I only stuck to my best friend. Teachers sat me away from her. I didn’t know I was “inappropriate.”
I would talk, change topics non-stop.
Kids thought I was weird, mean. A spazz.
How do you cope?
When I’m honest, it might be blunt and tactless. If someone’s face changes, or they tell me. I learn not to be sensitive about reactions. I apologise, explain, change topics.
In job applications, I don’t say I have Aspergers.
Why fashion?
I read Teen Vogue and 17. It made me comfortable. It’s glamorous, empowering, visual.
If you don’t have anything nice to say, at least praise my outfit.
“Finally, they’re not talking about me being weird.”
I’ve gained confidence. There’s more than stereotypes.
Goals?
My business: designing, customising secondhand clothes. Be sustainable. Do good. Write.
