I got out of conscription because of a combination of depression and autism, and both me and my father decided not to appeal this decision. Those with autism are eligible to serve as a clerk. I wanted to be a clerk, however, I don't think I can be of much use to the army or police.
I deny... I practiced and helped out in a movement that is anti-conscription, before I quit it; I claim I am a non-Singaporean, I confess, I lied about that. To even my uncles and aunties, my parents' siblings, who just won't understand what I went through. I can't be honest with them. Conscription is a lifestyle, a rite of passage, for young men in Singapore.
But now, given that I am most likely going to be unemployed anyway - hold on, well - I try to change that, through networking with relevant industry partners (wiping off the tears of frustration off my eyes), my participation in school activities (taking some time off from Aspies Central, reluctantly, but well, this is what happens in a place with no unemployment or disability welfare) and being willing to try out different possibilities in my life.
I deny... I practiced and helped out in a movement that is anti-conscription, before I quit it; I claim I am a non-Singaporean, I confess, I lied about that. To even my uncles and aunties, my parents' siblings, who just won't understand what I went through. I can't be honest with them. Conscription is a lifestyle, a rite of passage, for young men in Singapore.
But now, given that I am most likely going to be unemployed anyway - hold on, well - I try to change that, through networking with relevant industry partners (wiping off the tears of frustration off my eyes), my participation in school activities (taking some time off from Aspies Central, reluctantly, but well, this is what happens in a place with no unemployment or disability welfare) and being willing to try out different possibilities in my life.
