I’m living in someone else’s body
I’m living in someone else’s body. I am trying to make myself someone I’m not, and I feel like everyone knows I’m a fraud. The…
How I define “support” in my Asian American home
“Forget about it. Just be happy!” I can’t tell you how often I’ve heard this. Growing up as a Chinese-American was difficult, to…
Staying Mentally Healthy During Quarantine
Friday, March 13th, 2020. I thought it would have been another ordinary end of the week; going to school, attending math and art class and…
Why You Should Stop Self-Deprecating
Self-deprecation: the act of reprimanding oneself by belittling, undervaluing, or disparaging oneself, or being excessively modest. At first, everything seems normal. The jokes you…
The Mental Health of the “Model Minority”
My father sometimes tells me stories relating to his upbringing in the small village of Salumber, India. We were never a rich family, and he…
Treating Your Emotional Wounds
Referenced Material: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2hc2FLOdhI&pbjreload=10 In the midst of a global pandemic, personal hygiene and physical health have become the priority of millions of Americans for…
Common Misconceptions About Mental Health
Hi everyone! As someone who is a high school student and passionate mental health advocate, I’ve come across so many misconceptions over the years regarding…
The Incredible Superpower of Authentic Human Connection and Vulnerability
Over the past year and a half, I have had many incredible life experiences that continue to open my eyes to the possibilities of the…
Cutting out a Toxic Friend
I have an extremely toxic friendship. I’ve had it for a while. The constant undermining and the discreet pressuring. The derogatory remarks. The hardest part…