ASIAN MENTAL HEALTH BLOG
Writing on Asian identity, family dynamics, and the work of becoming yourself.
Honest, specific, and written for 1.5 and 2nd generation Asian immigrants who are done with generic advice.
I write about the things my clients bring into sessions. The guilt that surfaces when you try to want something different. The anger that has been building for years without a name. The family dynamics that shaped you before you knew they were shaping you.
The topics are specific because the experiences are specific. If you have ever felt like mainstream mental health content was not really written for you, you are probably right. This is.
trauma and the anger of the loss of time
Grieving Lost Time After Trauma and How Healing Creates a Second Prime
4 Warning Signs of a therapist who doesn’t understand culture
How to Find a Therapist that Understands Your Culture: 4 Warning Signs to Look Out For