When 64-year-old Zul (not his real name) was released from prison in 2008 after a six-year stint, he was determined to turn over a new leaf.
He managed to set up his own hawker stall in 2011, and soon after in 2012, he welcomed a son into his family.
However, just when things were starting to look up, a string of unfortunate events soon followed: his business failed and his wife filed for divorce.
After winning custody of his son, Zul made his son his number one priority, and worked towards providing a stable life for the two of them.
As a single father raising a young kid, Zul s journey is tough. But as he shared with