Tam Wai Jia, 35, had always known that humanitarian work would be her life. She had even spent a year serving in Uganda with her husband. But when the doctor was given a chance to go to Africa on a medical mission for seven weeks, her first instinct was to say no - because it took her away from her daughters aged two and four at the time. She talks about making that decision and the lessons she learnt.

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Credits:

Host: Lianne Chia
Sound Design: Jonathan Yeo
Supervising Editors: Yvonne Lim and Crispina Robert

Tam Wai Jia, 35, had always known that humanitarian work would be her life. She had even spent a year serving in Uganda with her husband. But when the doctor was given a chance to go to Africa on a medical mission for seven weeks, her first instinct was to say no - because it took her away from her daughters aged two and four at the time. She talks about making that decision and the lessons she learnt.
If you’ve got a view on the topic or a story idea for future episodes, reach out at <a href="mailto:cnainsider@mediacorp.com.sg">cnainsider@mediacorp.com.sg</a>.
Credits:
Host: Lianne Chia Sound Design: Jonathan Yeo Supervising Editors: Yvonne Lim and Crispina Robert

Heartfelt, intimate, and sometimes funny stories about the parenting journey. Hear from parents who find themselves in impossible situations … and end up asking themselves: Am I a bad parent?

Heartfelt, intimate, and sometimes funny stories about the parenting journey. Hear from parents who find themselves in impossible situations … and end up asking themselves: Am I a bad parent?

Imperfect by CNA Insider

Heartfelt, intimate, and sometimes funny stories about the parenting journey. Hear from parents who find themselves in impossible situations … and end up asking themselves: Am I a bad parent?

Am I a bad parent ... if I left my children to do humanitarian work?

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