I arrived in Thailand on 19th November a burnt out mess. I was a broken shell of who I am due to a culmination of work stress, constantly working late and juggling multiple deadlines, ongoing health issues and worrying not just about the wellbeing of family, friends & colleagues, also worrying about the general stateContinue reading “From Illness to Wellness”
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Small Steps = Big Wins
I’m now on my last full day in Hong Kong before I fly back home and I am reflecting on my time here. I had crazy anxiety and panic attacks leading up to this trip, and whilst some of my fears did come to fruition, my time here also meant I could confront those challengesContinue reading “Small Steps = Big Wins”
I was lost… and now I’m found.
I’ve been learning a lot about myself whilst I’m in Hong Kong. My capacity to love, to be compassionate, patient and understanding. On this trip I’ve been verbally and physically showing my family how much I care about them, even though in our family (and many South East and East Asian families) we don’t openlyContinue reading “I was lost… and now I’m found.”
Food and Bonding
If there’s one thing that can bring people together (besides music!), one of life’s greatest pleasures is food. My mum used to own a takeaway in her younger years. I always remember watching her do the food prep for the many dishes that were on the menu. We would accompany mum to the supermarket whereContinue reading “Food and Bonding”
I am Enough
I lost my shit this week. A bit more than I had last week, and a bit more than the week before. Sometimes we carry burdens for far too long by ourselves, thinking we can sort it out and everything will be fine. Then these issues and problems don’t get sorted, and like a drippingContinue reading “I am Enough”
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