'I put on a brave front': A Singapore mum’s 17-year journey as a caregiver to her son with special needs

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Juanita Mega’s son suffered a brain bleed at birth, causing developmental delays and thrusting her into the role of primary caregiver. Overwhelmed by loneliness and stress, she experienced caregiver burnout in 2018. Now 55, she wants others to recognise the invisible toll of raising a child with special needs.