Mending Hearts is an edited collection of 143 true stories and photos from students and members of the general public of many ages and backgrounds, compiled and displayed at Sunway University’s hit Breakup Exhibitions. Share in the experiences of these heartfelt real-life accounts, each telling the end of a relationship—be it in romance, friendship, or family. These stories help normalise breakups and inspire readers to move forward and find their way back to healing and happiness.
“Mending Hearts will help assure readers that they are not alone in their pain and despair. Most importantly, Mending Hearts will reassure readers that they too will live to tell their stories and bring comfort to others in similar journeys.” Hannah Yeoh MP for Segambut, Malaysia; former Deputy Minister for Women, Family and Community Development
“Mending Hearts … These beautifully crafted vignettes occupying a single page with a visual and the story behind it had me going through a myriad of emotions. Each page a different experience. Each page a different memory. Memories that I have experienced and am still experiencing. But then you turn another page and you realise, ‘have I really experienced anything?’ I must confess that as a filmmaker I was tempted to steal some ideas from here, but I think Mending Hearts stole my heart instead. At least I know I can always find it within these pages …” Kabir Bhatia Filmmaker, Cinta and Pulang
Kenny Lim Executive Director, Befrienders Kuala Lumpur
ISBN 978-967-5492-66-2
Mengzhen Lim Grace Yap
“Humans naturally want an answer to every question. However, there are no answers to certain questions in life. These real stories of love, hope, pain, grief, trauma, letting go, moving on, and growth – in images and words – are very powerful, and evoke strong emotions. My eyes teared up within the first few pages. I’d like to thank the story contributors for allowing us into their intimate world, and for their courage in letting go and moving forward. To those of you who are still feeling trapped, it’s your right to mourn your loss. I hope you will find strength one day.”
Healing from Separation and Loss, a Collection of True Stories Eds. Mengzhen Lim Grace Yap
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