Malaysian widow turns to crochet to cope with grief


Lalita with some of her crochet items which include earrings, crop tops, scarves and beanies. Photos: The Star/Zhafaran Nasib

Widow Lalita Ramasamy almost fell into depression after her mother, Kaliyanee Mayandi, 71, died due to cervical cancer last November. Lalita found it hard to accept her mother's death, which affected her physical and mental health.

To overcome her grief, the Penang-based woman turned to crochet, her long-lost hobby, to help her get back on her feet.

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