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Stories of Us: An ex-convict's journey to becoming a lawyer
43 minutes Posted Oct 24, 2020 at 9:00 am.
The stigma of being an ex-convict can lead to self-stigmatizing beliefs and hinder second chances in life. From being a latchkey kid, vice activities and imprisonment, Darren Tan's journey to becoming a lawyer was filled with twists and turns. Despite falling several times, he opens up on how he overcame daunting challenges and turned his life around.Timestamps in case you wish to skip to the segments: - Formative years surrounded by vice activities, violent and drug related offences
 - Downfall and Imprisonment 
 - Reflection in solitary confinement and the turning point
 - The pursuit to Darren's dream of becoming a lawyer
 - Becoming a lawyer, helping others and giving back
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The stigma of being an ex-convict can lead to self-stigmatizing beliefs and hinder second chances in life. From being a latchkey kid, vice activities and imprisonment, Darren Tan's journey to becoming a lawyer was filled with twists and turns. Despite falling several times, he opens up on how he overcame daunting challenges and turned his life around.Timestamps in case you wish to skip to the segments: - Formative years surrounded by vice activities, violent and drug related offences (0:56) - Downfall and Imprisonment  (9:24) - Reflection in solitary confinement and the turning point (13:53) - The pursuit to Darren's dream of becoming a lawyer (17:42) - Becoming a lawyer, helping others and giving back (37:44)