Mum Guilt: Single mum draws strength from support of family and friends

Student Nurul Huda,16, with her mother Madam Khalima Ahmad, 40, at their home on May 9, 2019. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
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SINGAPORE - Mum guilt comes fast and furious for Madam Khalima Ahmad, 39, an emotion familiar to many single mums.

It may be a heavy sense of sadness over a simple and legitimate request from her daughter.

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