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  • Rediscovering Who You Are by Honouring Your Values

    Rediscovering Who You Are by Honouring Your Values

    As we step into a new year, it is common to reflect on what we hope for ourselves in 2025. Many of us have felt the impact of work, family, and societal pressures, or inundated by news or digital noise. This all can cause us to lose touch with ourselves and what truly matters to us. In times when we feel lost and stuck, it can be helpful to reflect on our values.

  • Understanding Fear of Rejection from an Attachment Perspective

    Understanding Fear of Rejection from an Attachment Perspective

    Rejection is a universal experience, but for some of us, rejection can feel like a deeper wound and can profoundly impact our sense of self-worth. The impact can be especially intense for those of us with a history of trauma or who are navigating neurodivergence, where past experiences and heightened emotions can amplify the pain of rejection.

  • Tools for Persistent Worry and Anxiety

    Tools for Persistent Worry and Anxiety

    Worry and anxiety can feel heavy during the holiday season. Many of us may feel the impact of being in a fast-paced, pressure-filled world, especially in this post-Covid era. While we all cope with these feelings differently, it’s common to feel overwhelmed, caught in what seems like an uphill spiral of fear and stress.

  • Ways to Navigate Family Conflict

    Ways to Navigate Family Conflict

    Family conflict is something most of us encounter at some point, often fueled by differing values, communication styles, or unresolved issues. For those of us with immigrant backgrounds, the complexity deepens. Cultural expectations and the strong pull of familial loyalty can make these conflicts feel even more intense.

  • How to Set Healthy Boundaries with Family Without Losing Connection

    How to Set Healthy Boundaries with Family Without Losing Connection

    Have you ever wanted to say “no” to a family member but found it almost impossible? Maybe you felt like saying, “I can’t do this,” but ended up going along with their wishes to avoid conflict. If this resonates with you, you’re not alone. Many children of immigrants find themselves stuck between respecting family and honouring their own needs.

  • Recognizing and Addressing Emotional Suppression

    Recognizing and Addressing Emotional Suppression

    Have you ever dodged a hard conversation, brushed off your emotions, or felt numb inside? You’re not alone. Emotional suppression—avoiding or downplaying your feelings—is something many of us experience, especially in the context of cultural and family expectations.

  • Navigating Racism, Marginalization, and Discrimination

    Navigating Racism, Marginalization, and Discrimination

    The impact of racism and marginalization is an all-too-familiar part of life for many BIPOC folks. As a woman of Asian descent, I have faced discrimination throughout my life. What many of us live with reflects real, often painful experiences that impact how we view ourselves and move through the world. There is often an unspoken expectation to handle these barriers isolation. While that is not okay, please know that we don’t have to navigate this alone.

  • Living with Chronic Guilt and Shame

    Living with Chronic Guilt and Shame

    Guilt and shame often weigh heavily in Asian immigrant families and BIPOC communities, shaped by family expectations, cultural values, and the stress of navigating life in a new country. Despite how common these feelings are, they’re rarely discussed openly and can leave us feeling weighed down and isolated in our experiences.

  • How Understanding Your Attachment Style Can Transform Your Relationships

    How Understanding Your Attachment Style Can Transform Your Relationships

    We all have patterns in our relationships, some that feel secure and others that leave us feeling stuck or disconnected. But did you know that many of these patterns stem from how we learned to connect as children? This is where understanding your attachment style becomes key.

  • Recovering from Burnout

    Recovering from Burnout

    Burnout is a reality for many, particularly for those of us from BIPOC immigrant backgrounds. The pressures of work, family, and personal expectations can feel overwhelming—especially for those of us juggling multiple responsibilities while trying to meet cultural and familial expectations.

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As a settler, I express deep respect and gratitude for the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and their unceded ancestral homelands. I am committed to supporting Truth & Reconciliation and encourage ongoing learning and unlearning in how we can stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities on Turtle Island through the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (nctr.ca).

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