It Changed My Life: Wedding planner overcame trauma of abuse and loss

Rubina Tiyu's Inside The Knot wedding planning outfit is one of the most successful in town now

Ms Rubina Tiyu says being abused by her cousin when she was young affected her in many ways - she lacked confidence and had difficulty trusting men. She also went through a reckless phase in her early 20s and racked up $100,000 in credit card debt, b
Ms Rubina Tiyu says being abused by her cousin when she was young affected her in many ways - she lacked confidence and had difficulty trusting men. She also went through a reckless phase in her early 20s and racked up $100,000 in credit card debt, blowing money on activities and things to make her feel good about herself. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO
Ms Tiyu as a child in the lap of her mother, Madam Peri Pillai, a nurse. Her sudden death at home affected her deeply.
Ms Tiyu as a child in the lap of her mother, Madam Peri Pillai, a nurse. Her sudden death at home affected her deeply. PHOTO: COURTESY OF RUBINA TIYU
Wong Kim Hoh
Deputy Life Editor
Updated
Jun 02, 2018, 05:58 PM
Published
May 13, 2018, 05:00 AM
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When Ms Rubina Tiyu was five years old, one of her cousins - who was 10 years older - did something to her which messed her up for a long time.

The incident took place at her grandmother's house. She cannot remember exactly what happened, but she knew that he put her on his lap and kissed her.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on May 13, 2018, with the headline It Changed My Life: Wedding planner overcame trauma of abuse and loss. Subscribe

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