The Teacher Who Made Me Feel Seen When No One Showed Up For Me | On The Red Dot

Описание: With an abusive father and an absent mother, Dino Isaac came out of a traumatic childhood to navigate a difficult early adulthood. Before he turned 30, he had an epiphany: his life’s purpose is to help those who are facing life struggles. As he begins a new journey to become a social worker, he credits his Primary 3 form teacher Miss Teresa Lee who had made a profound difference in his childhood. At a time when Dino needed care and stability, she was his anchor. She gave him the love and attention that a parent would shower a child and made him feel seen and valued. Her kindness stayed with Dino decades after they had parted ways and now inspires the path he hopes to take.

Dino wants to reunite with Miss Lee to thank her for believing in him when he was a child, and to tell her that she is his biggest inspiration as he dedicates his future to helping others.

Unbeknownst to Dino, Miss Lee has had an equally strong desire to reunite with him and has been trying for some time to reach him.

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00:00 Introduction
00:38 Dino’s traumatic early years
02:34 The year Miss Lee came into Dino’s life
04:55 How Dino ended up in the school choir
06:05 Memories from participating in the SYF
08:11 Revisiting The Haven
09:43 From being homeless to travelling the world
10:54 Lost and depressed
11:59 The motivation to reconnect with Miss Lee
12:49 The lead-up to the surprise
16:22 When Miss Lee saw Dino
17:06 Their long-awaited catch-up
18:26 The confessions that floored them both
20:02 Presenting the gift
21:02 Final thoughts from both
22:08 Throwback to a pivotal moment in their past

About the show:
FINDING reunites Singaporeans with the unsung mentors, friends, and figures who shaped their lives, tracing shared memories before revealing emotional, long-overdue surprise reunions.

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