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What Has Society Got To Do With My Pain?

Faris Ridzuan
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I struggled painfully with maintaining the seven dimensions of wellness in my life. I lived in pain. Physically, I had various ailments since my teens such as chronic bleeding, eczema, trigeminal neuralgia, persistent migraines, and so on. Intellectually, I struggled as I had to balance various aspects of wellness and I found myself in positions where I was usually the black sheep in many public or private circles.

This book is a journey about healing adorned with my unique small perspectives of gems. I invite you to my quest to discover What Has Society Got to Do With My Pain, through the lens of social sciences, biology, history, philosophy, spirituality—all encapsulated in my ever evolving, fluid self, rooted in eternal principles to fly above in exploration of my vast self.

Published: Dec/2025

ISBN: 9789815162295

Length: 256 Pages

What Has Society Got To Do With My Pain?

Faris Ridzuan

I struggled painfully with maintaining the seven dimensions of wellness in my life. I lived in pain. Physically, I had various ailments since my teens such as chronic bleeding, eczema, trigeminal neuralgia, persistent migraines, and so on. Intellectually, I struggled as I had to balance various aspects of wellness and I found myself in positions where I was usually the black sheep in many public or private circles.

This book is a journey about healing adorned with my unique small perspectives of gems. I invite you to my quest to discover What Has Society Got to Do With My Pain, through the lens of social sciences, biology, history, philosophy, spirituality—all encapsulated in my ever evolving, fluid self, rooted in eternal principles to fly above in exploration of my vast self.

Buying Options
Paperback / Hardback
Amazon

Faris Ridzuan

Faris has played roles in policy, strategy, research, manpower planning, teaching, facilitating, coaching, and mentoring in the arts. He has held leadership roles with Singapore’s Public Service, the United Nations, a leading tech company, a global climate change and mental health advisory and in other capacities. He has published in Malay and English, through platforms like Taylor and Francis, Springer Nature, The Straits Times, and Berita Harian, alongside writings in poetry and film review. He won five international music awards and one local.