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We humanise mental health by publishing person-first stories and run narrative community programmes.

The Tapestry Project SG -- restoring hope, reclaiming dignity through the power of story. The Tapestry Project SG, founded in 2014, is an independent, non-profit social initiative and online publication that weaves together first-hand and person-first narratives to create a nuanced and holistic understanding towards mental illness and recovery in Singapore. These stories are written from diverse perspectives - be they from personal lived experience, caregivers or professionals. If you’d like to do your part to advocate for change in the mental healthcare landscape, come be part of our tapestry of stories. Share your story and in others' at:

Webpage: thetapestryproject.sg
Email: [email protected]

10/10/2026

This World Mental Health Day, the theme asks for lived experiences to be heard. Swipe to see why it’s so close to our hearts and the core of what we do!

There’s a particular kind of relief that comes from reading something and thinking, “oh, it’s not just me”. We see it often in the way people respond to the stories on our platform. So whenever it feels heavy, we hope you find a story that meets you where you are. If you’re doing okay, we hope you’ll be the person someone feels safe telling theirs to.

Read a story. Or send it to someone who needs it. Link in bio.

13/09/2026

New story alert: The Soft Swirl of Fear, Denial, and Shame by Julius

In light of Su***de Prevention Awareness Month this September, we’re sharing a new story by Julius, who opens up about the fear and shame he first felt living with a mental health condition. He writes honestly about his denial, and how he eventually found the courage to confront it, modify his lifestyle, and open up to others — and to himself.

Read the full story via the link in our bio.

At The Tapestry Project, every person’s story matters. We believe that when people feel heard, they begin to see themselves with more clarity and kindness. And when people share their stories, they begin to heal.

Join us on this journey. Read more, or submit your own story

11/09/2026

September 10 was World Su***de Prevention Day.

In July, Immigration and Checkpoints Authority dropped a report that highlighted something worth sitting with: su***de deaths in Singapore rose in 2024, with a striking 50% increase among adults in their 30s — even as most other age groups saw a decline. Behind that statistic are people navigating pressures many of us recognise: career stress, caregiving, financial strain, and the quiet expectation that by your 30s, you should “have it together.”

We often think prevention is about grand gestures or clinical intervention. But sometimes, it starts with something smaller...the words we choose.

The way we talk about su***de, and the way we respond when someone opens up, can be the difference between a conversation that continues and one that shuts down. Swipe through for words that help and ones that unintentionally hurt.

We are not a crisis service, but we believe that storytelling, language, and being truly heard are part of prevention too. That’s the space we try to hold through our programmes — Sojourners, Narrative Journalling 101, Re:Story, and Writers’ Circle.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out:

🆘 SOS 24hr Hotline: 1767
💬 SOS CareText (WhatsApp): 9151 1767
☎️ IMH Mental Health Helpline: 6389 2222
📞 National Care Hotline: 1800 202 6868

Your words matter. So does your story.

💬 Share this with someone who could use the reminder.

📌 Save it — you never know when the right words will matter most.

29/08/2026

Where is home, truly?

In celebration of National Day this month, we wanted to explore what “home” really means to us. And we realised, home doesn’t have to be a place, or even a physical space. It can be something entirely off the map, something that touches our senses instead.

Sometimes it’s a smell that stops you in your tracks. A specific kind of quiet. A person’s voice on the phone. The way morning light hits a certain corner of a room.

But maybe more than anything, home is where we feel safe. Safe enough to let our guard down, safe enough to just be. Not just a roof over our heads, but a space (or a person) where our minds can finally rest too.

So this time, we’re asking: Where do you feel most “at home” and why there?

21/08/2026

National Day may have passed, but the nostalgia and pride of calling Singapore home still lingers.

We dug through our archives and found a story back in 2015 for Singapore’s 50th birthday. Although 11 years have passed and so much progress has been made (we’re so proud), our vision and wish for this country remain close to our hearts, and we hold onto the hope that it will still become a reality.

Read the full article to revisit Nicole’s reflections on Singapore turning 50 via the link in our bio!

What was your own vision and wish for Singapore this year?

And happy (belated) birthday, Singapore! 🇸🇬

19/08/2026

Know someone who needs a break just as much as you?

Our buddy promo is on until 26 August: bring a friend and it’s just $120 each (usual $150).

Through individual guided art and journaling, and shared group reflection, you’ll both be invited to slow down, reflect on the stories you’ve been carrying, and start reshaping your relationship with burnout, together.

🗓 Sat, 29 August 2026
🕥 10am to 5pm
📍 The Spark, Level 3 @ The Foundry
💵 $120 each with a buddy (usual $150), valid till 26 Aug

Register via link in our bio!

Tag the friend who needs a breather with you 👇

25/07/2026

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: $120 (only until 7 August)

Join us in August’s edition of our flagship programme, Re:Story: Beyond Burnout, a full-day guided reflective workshop to pause, recalibrate, and reconnect with the stories you’ve been carrying.

Through individua journaling and shared group reflection, you’ll be invited to slow down, untangle your thoughts, and make meaning of what this year has held for you so far, including the hard parts.

🗓️ Sat, 29 August 2026
🕥 10am to 5pm
📍 The Spark, Level 3 @ The Foundry
💵 $150 / $120* via PayNow

Register via link in our bio! Or visit tinyurl.com/restory0826

Give yourself room to listen to your own story again, and craft your “second story”: one shaped not by exhaustion, but by your own strengths and hopes going forward.

19/07/2026

Some stories are ready to be written. Some are ready to be heard.

Guided Autobiography is a writing practice where you put your story into words and witness others do the same. Whether you’re living with a mental health challenge, supporting someone who is, or simply feel called to explore your own mental health story — this space is for you.

Over 6 weeks, in a small and intimate group, you’ll write short autobiographical pieces each week, and read them aloud to be witnessed by the group.

At the end of the programme, you’ll walk away with a several pieces if writing for yourself or to share, with and the possibility of publication on our website.

🗓️ Saturdays | 15, 22 & 29 Aug, 5, 12 & 19 Sep 2026
🕥 10am – 12.30pm (2hr 30min)
📍 The Spark, Level 3 @ The Foundry
💵 $250 (✅ Culture Pass Eligible)

No writing experience needed. Just your story, and the willingness to tell it.

Seats are limited. Book yours now via link in bio (SISTIC)

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The sessions will be conducted by Philip Holden who taught literary and narrative studies at NUS over a twenty-year period. In addition to an ongoing commitment to historical research and creative writing, Philip is now a Registered Clinical Counsellor in British Columbia, Canada, and serves as editor for The Tapestry Project, working in a space in which writing and mental health meet. This Guided Autobiography group is an expression of his ongoing interest in the therapeutic power of storytelling.

14/06/2026

From “what is wrong” to “what is strong.”

This June, join The Tapestry Project at Pink Festival 2026 for Re:Story – Rewrite Your Story, an in-depth, 6-hour reflective programme spread across two evening sessions.

Grounded in the narrative therapy ‘Tree of Life’ framework, this workshop invites you to explore your lived experiences through art and journaling. Guided by trained facilitators in a safe space, you will learn to foster self-compassion, connect with others, and re-author your narratives with agency and hope.

Event Details:
When: 25 & 26 June (Thu & Fri) | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Where: The Anvil @ The Foundry (11 Prinsep Link, Level 2)
Fee: $50 (Includes a pair of our signature illustrated companion journals + all craft materials)

Please note: Full attendance for both days is required. The sessions will be conducted in English.

Secure your spot today via the link in our bio!

06/05/2026

Join us in our Sojourners taster session at ’s AMA on 16 May 🤩

Come and enjoy some dedicated time in art making and reflection 😮‍💨 materials and guidance will be provided ✨🎉

📆 16 May (Sat)
🕛 4.30 - 5.30 PM
📝 In person; participants 15 and up from Say Know’s event
📍The Foundry, 11 Prinsep Link

Sign up by QR code or in our bio.

We look forward to journaling together! ✨

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