SINGAPORE — Workers’ Party MP He Ting Ru described 2022 as an "annus horribilis," a Latin term meaning "a year of disaster or misfortune," in a heartf
SINGAPORE — Workers’ Party MP He Ting Ru described 2022 as an “annus horribilis,” a Latin term meaning “a year of disaster or misfortune,” in a heartfelt Facebook post, sharing how health challenges marked the year for her and her family.
“As we count down the last few hours of the year, I’m taking quiet time and reflecting on what was for me an annus horribilis. So many around us have really struggled with our health this year across the board, with too many in the family ending up with hospital stays for serious illnesses,” wrote Ms. He on Dec. 31 (Saturday).
She revealed that she, too, had faced health issues, saying that during those tough times, “going on social media became the last thing on my mind,” before offering a simple apology to her followers. The post included a photo showing an arm, presumably her own, with an IV tube attached, though she did not provide additional details about her condition.
Despite the hardships, the Sengkang GRC MP reflected on the brighter aspects of 2022. “Yet even as we say goodbye to the bad moments of 2022, I’m also grateful for the happy and precious moments that the year served up as well in generous quantities,” she wrote. Ms. He highlighted the “simple joys that children experience” and the comfort of knowing “that there are still family, friends, and teammates who have each others’ backs in spite of everything.”
Ms. He, who shares three young boys with her husband, WP member Terence Tan, posted a touching photo of their children at play.
She also shared a picture of herself with fellow Sengkang GRC MPs Louis Chua and Assoc Prof Jamus Lim, all dressed in red during this year’s National Day Parade on Aug. 9.
Ms. He concluded her post with optimism and a hopeful message for the New Year: “Here’s to bigger and better things in 2023, with much love from our fam to yours. Keep sparkling on!”
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