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6. From Befrienders’ experiences, have there been

any increase of domestic violence issues during

MCO / CMCO?

Esther Teo:

The increase in the number of phone calls did include such issues. Usually each
person would have their own fixed schedule (at home, at work etc). Now, everyone is
locked indoors, there would be inevitable and unavoidable conflict with parents and

in-laws. (i.e. negativity towards in-laws, negative feelings get stronger during MCO.
She also felt like killing herself) I find that we should not take family conflicts lightly

because it would lead to suicidal thoughts too.