Tag: filipino mental illness
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A Candid Conversation with Alexis Madayag
We often overlook the mental health struggles in men. As with many cultures, males are expected to embody the “macho” persona and typical egalitarian gender roles. To even speak of anything around sorrow or anxiety is absolutely prohibited especially in the Asian cultures. According to Thank God I’m Filipino: The roots of the “macho” lie…
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Odd woman out
One year of blogging!!!! Holy moly cannoli can you believe its already been a year!?!?! A year ago, I knew this blog would create uncomfortability and an inward angst among the Asian community. I was (and still am) ok with that. I am not here to be a hero – or shero. I didn’t begin…
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Why: Serve
I became a Christ follower 20+ years ago. It was the best decision of my life. That is not to say that I have not experienced hardships in my life. In fact, I would never describe life as easy. However, believing in something bigger than yourself – a higher power, the universe, etc – creates…
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Why: Strength training
Never in my entire life would I have thought that I would say, “I like going to the gym.” Guys, I do. I really do and it’s not because of the most obvious reason. If we’ve never met IRL, you would be surprised how vertically challenged I am. All 4 feet, 11 inches of me.…
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Why: Life coaching
The beginning of the year has a connotation of becoming your best self. With this feeling in mind, I want to share the reason I started this new chapter in my life; my personal experience with a life coach; and a special offer. Many have asked why I am becoming certified life coach. The explanation…
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Its not just you – Mentally healthy mom
This post is part of a series on sharing individuals stories to help others realize, they are not alone. If you haven’t read the introduction to this series, please start here. This week’s post is from Criselle. When I read through her story, I cried because it resonated so deeply with me. If her story…