My son lost his spark after being abused at childcare, but taekwondo helped heal him
But a patient taekwondo coach helped the boy rediscover his confidence and joy. Ms Natasha S (not her real name) believes that what helped her son bounce back from trauma was not merely taekwondo, but also being surrounded by kind, patient adults who steadfastly believed in him. (Illustration: CNA/Li Lyn Tan) New: You can now listen to articles. Natasha S Natasha S 24 Jul 2026 09:30PM Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results.
- ▪But a patient taekwondo coach helped the boy rediscover his confidence and joy.
- ▪Ms Natasha S (not her real name) believes that what helped her son bounce back from trauma was not merely taekwondo, but also being surrounded by kind, patient adults who steadfastly believed in him. (Illustration: CNA/Li Lyn Tan) New: You
- ▪Natasha S Natasha S 24 Jul 2026 09:30PM Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our conten
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