When I was in elementary school, I always wanted to be the class representative, but I don’t remember ever being chosen for student council. I thought that if I continued working hard at my studies, helping my classmates, and helping my teachers, my peers and adults around me would see my “leadership potential.” I worked […]
Month: July 2020
Growth in Parts
I am growing, and learning, a lot, this summer, at a rate that oftentimes feels overwhelming, and when I feel overwhelmed, I’ve learned that a big part of grounding is writing through it. I recently got myself back into therapy, and am working with a wonderful Asian American female therapist who sees and gets me […]
Breathing
I am not okay, but I will be. First, I want to start off this post by thanking God, my family, and my many friends and colleagues who have expressed concerned about my well-being during this time, or have seen the signs of stress and overwhelm, overwork, and the unproductive patterns of people pleasing. You […]