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| Rihazudin Razik |
By Amira Cader
The online launch of If You Hug Me, I Will Fall, a reflective memoir by Rihazudin Razik, offered a thoughtful departure from conventional recovery narratives, inviting readers to reconsider sustainability not only in terms of energy and materials but through the lens of human strength, dignity and restraint.
Speaking at the launch yesterday, Razik shared the central insight that shaped his journey and the book itself: “I didn’t learn to be carried. I learned to stand again.” Reflecting on more than two and a half decades of living with disability, he spoke candidly about the lessons that emerged through patience, perseverance and self-belief.
“I have lived with disability for over twenty-five years and what I learned is this—no one can stand for you forever. Support matters but growth begins when you choose to rise on your own terms. This book is for anyone facing struggle, to remind them that patience, self-respect and perseverance can help you stand again,” he said.
He added that If You Hug Me, I Will Fall was written not as a personal memoir alone but as a guide for others navigating difficult circumstances, encouraging readers to trust their inner strength and remain patient through adversity.
The book was released as a paperless, accessibility-first eBook, aligning its format with its philosophy. This approach Razik noted is not driven by trends but by principle—reducing extraction and waste while promoting dignity and resilience. Drawing parallels between ecological systems and human systems, the memoir argues that just as nature regenerates when pressure is eased, people and institutions stabilise when support is measured rather than constant.
He also acknowledged the role of modern technology in realising his vision, noting that artificial intelligence tools helped support the writing, accessibility and publication process, enabling him to transform long-held reflections into a completed work.
Adding depth to the discussion was Life Coach Trainer Farhaz Farouk who spoke on the book’s broader life lessons highlighted how the memoir challenges individuals to live life on their own terms grounded in self-respect, balance and authenticity—while still learning how to share that strength with others.
He emphasised that true empowerment comes from “walking the talk”, noting that resilience is built not through dependence but through conscious choice, inner discipline and willpower.
Farouk’s reflections resonated strongly with the audience, reinforcing the book’s message that sustainable living also requires sustainable leadership, relationships and self-belief.
The book is available for readers worldwide via the author’s official platform at www.rihazudin.com
As conversations around sustainability increasingly expand beyond technology and resources, If You Hug Me, I Will Fall positions itself as a timely contribution—urging policymakers, organisations, families and individuals to ask a critical question: Are our systems helping people stand or quietly holding them back?
The online launch marked not just the release of a book but the beginning of a wider dialogue on dignity-led recovery, measured support and human-centred sustainability.
