The Unshakeable Spirit of Eric Lim
Picture this: a 29‑year‑old student who still had his graduation robes on, suddenly tasked with the weighty responsibility of caregiving for his 70‑year‑old father, David Lim. And did it all while juggling classes. No drama, no heartbreak melodrama. Just pure, unsullied determination.
When 24 Became a 24‑Year‑Old Dad’s Daycare
Eric was still an undergrad when his dad suffered three strokes, leading to vascular dementia. “I didn’t know what to do. At that time, I didn’t even know what a stroke was. My mum and brother were working, so I stepped up as the caregiver,” he recalls.
Like many Asians, Eric and his father hadn’t shared much. He didn’t know his dad’s favorite food, or what activities made him smile. Yet his budding profession would become the secret sauce that guided him forward.
Mindfulness Psychologist by Day, Caregiver by Heart
Today, Eric works as a Mindfulness Psychologist at the Brahm Centre. In 2017 he earned the AWWA Young Model Caregiver Merit Award for his tireless support of fellow caregivers and his dedicated efforts caring for his father.
Dreams in the Face of Bedridden Reality
With David bedridden, the family’s plans for travel—and those cherished moments together—had slipped. Eric’s dream? A cozy staycation with his parents. But moving a frail dad in and out of the house was a logistical maze. That’s where the production crew stepped in, turning his goal into a reality.
Live Your Dream Season 2
After the first season racked up a whopping 2.3 million views, host Ken Low Yong Kian (newshub correspondent at Chinese Media Group) is back teaming up with the China Life Singapore to bring seven brand‑new episodes of Live Your Dream.
- More tear‑jerking moments.
- Life‑changing laughter.
- A celebration that “every dream, no matter how small, is worth chasing.”
Stay tuned to see how this inspiring story completes another dream, one that simply couldn’t have been imagined a few years ago.
