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I am half Chinese.

In case you live under a rock (ha!) it is - stands for Asian and Pacific Islander. I couldn’t let this month go by without acknowledging my heritage. I continued to be is inspired by my beautiful, strong sister who has really stepped in to her advocacy this year.

As a child, I never quite “fit in” in either category- Caucasian or Asian. Growing up in the south, all I wanted to do was “fit in”. This last year has been a lot of unpacking and revisiting traumas, cultural and familial expectations, and doing some hard work. I’m in awe of those who are starting to stand up to bullying and mistreatment of Asian Americans in a culture that values silence. I love how we can evolve.

As an adult, I am proud of who I’m becoming. I’m proud of my heritage. I am proud to be different and unique- I am special. Whatever your background, you are too. ❤️



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Please don’t lose sight of your goals. Rest and take breaks of course, but keep going.

You are worth it. ✨




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Deep breaths never made things worse.

Taking some for myself + all of you today. ❤️




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Celebrating and remembering mother figures in my life today, and the little boy dog that made me a mother.

This day can be hard for some, and I’ve had more than my fair share of challenging Mother’s Days…. AND I’ve had my fair share of blessings. Feeling grateful, blessed and thoughtful today. I hope my mother would proud of who I am and who I am becoming.

Happy birthday to the most sweet, smart, special and wonderful boy ! We love you so much and are so proud of your progress.

Monday mood: more please.





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HAPPY EARTH DAY! 🌍

“Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.”

-Khalil Gibran





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Boundaries are what I’m focusing on this week- boundaries with myself, others- boundaries with my body, heart, mind and my time. The best boundaries to me are flexible and change as I need it.

I hope everyone has a wonderful week! 💙





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Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words,
And never stops at all,

And sweetest in the gale is heard;
And sore must be the storm
That could abash the little bird
That kept so many warm.

I've heard it in the chillest land,
And on the strangest sea;
Yet, never, in extremity,
It asked a crumb of me.

I love this poem from - reminds me of the power of hope. Sometimes when I don’t have a lot to say, or can’t figure out the right words... I let others speak. So thank you Emily Dickinson!





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I AM WOMAN; HEAR ME ROAR 🦁

Happy !

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I will not apologize for: ______.

My body and soul are mine & mine alone! **kthepatriarchy

I can’t believe is almost over! I took this pic the other day when I was feeling confident and makeup-free. To be honest, that’s not every day. There’s ups and downs & all arounds.... and it is SO SO SO worth it. This last year has definitely challenged my eating disorder recovery of 10+ years but if there’s anything I have learned it’s to be more kind to myself, and to give myself some grace while I continue to work on myself and examine my patterns and motivations. I’m learning to allow more grey in my black and white world, and that progress is more meaningful than perfection.

Recovery is possible. You’re worth it. It’s worth it. I promise. ❤️

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