Our Homes, Our Stories

In March 11th 2018  HOME's MyVoice published the book Our Homes, Our Stories edited and compiled by yours truly.

They share our lives and homes, but have you ever wondered what life is likefor a migrant domestic worker in Singapore?

Our Homes, Our Stories offers a look through their eyes as they share real-life stories, from childhoods in mountain villages to rogue agents and difficult employers, and that one thing they all suffer from the most: homesickness, and the pain of leaving their families behind - in Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar and India.
The women write frankly about sacrifice, broken trust, exploitation, lack of food, and salary deductions. But there are also tales to lift the heart, of supportive employers, the love they have for the families they take care of, and how they use their time in Singapore to realise their dreams for the future.

The stories explore different facets of the theme ‘home.’ All proceeds of this book go to HOME, to support their important work. All the writers in Our Homes, Our Storiesare part of the HOME community, either as volunteers on their one day off, or as residents at HOME shelter for domestic workers.
See this video for interviews with the writers, readings, and unique behind the scenes footage:

There are limited copies available still, of you are interested to buy one, please drop me an email through the contact button on the right or reach out to HOME at contact@home.org.sg 


Ebook:
The ebook is for sale at international retailers Amazon, Kobo