Tag: mental health
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Why People Pleasers End Up Drained
One of the most important lessons I’ve learnt is this: it’s perfectly okay to say no when someone asks for a favour. In fact, you need to say no every now and then. Because here’s how it usually plays out: The first time you say yes, they’re grateful. The second time, it becomes expected. The…
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I Wasn’t Allowed to Cry
I wasn’t allowed to cry. When I first saw my mom — Lifeless, lying in the emergency room — I cried softly and whispered, “Liya tak sempat jumpa mak.” But he said I shouldn’t cry. I couldn’t cry. If I did, it meant I was against God’s will. If I did, it meant I didn’t…
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I Wasn’t Allowed to Cry
I wasn’t allowed to cry. When I first saw my mom — Lifeless, lying in the emergency room — I cried softly and whispered, “Liya tak sempat jumpa mak.” But he said I shouldn’t cry. I couldn’t cry. If I did, it meant I was against God’s will. If I did, it meant I didn’t…
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When Silence Becomes the Strongest Answer
Have you ever encountered someone who is not a close family or friend, neither a client — who gets triggered if they can’t send you a private message, or if you don’t reply to them? I have. IT.WAS.NOT.PLEASANT. When I didn’t entertain her private message, she went the extra mile to get my attention in…
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Trying to help my son navigate Silent Treatment
Here’s how I’m trying to help my son navigate this, to protect his emotional health, and preserve his self-worth. And at the same time to help him understand not to do this to others especially his future family. The cycle shall stop here. 1. Reassure my son: “You’ve Done Your Part” Since he’s already apologized…
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The Master of Manipulation (And How to Stop Them)
We’ve all seen it – the person who thinks they can get away with making others work for them. You know the one. The “bossy” type who doesn’t realize the world doesn’t revolve around their every whim. In fact, they think your time is basically theirs for the taking – and they don’t even feel…
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Rumah Untuk Alie
If I were Gianla, Alie’s mom, this movie would have turned into a horror genre instead of a melodrama. Because I would have crawled out from my grave to haunt—and teach a lesson to—those who bullied my daughter. But before I continue, fair warning: this review might contain spoilers. So proceed at your own risk.…
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Let’s rethink what a healthy lifestyle actually looks like.
How I Turned My Lifestyle Into a Healthy One Without the Gym Let’s be real—gym memberships and sweaty workout classes aren’t really my thing anymore. It is fun if you have the time to commit to a gym membership but with my personal chores, family, and work to juggle, I just can’t commit to a…
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The GREAT guardian Unveil
The GREAT guardian Unveil: It’s all about taking Owners hop of every facets of your being. If you told me I’d attend an event that felt like a giant group hug, I might have rolled my eyes. But here I was, standing at Come True Café, The Starhill KL, surrounded by an atmosphere of joy,…
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My Silent Battle – How I Struggle with My Body Image
I’m currently struggling with my body image (again). It all started resurfacing just a day before my birthday this year. Honestly, I hate how I look now compared to three years ago. I’m 10kg heavier, with my BMI dangerously close to the “obese” range. This isn’t new for me. My struggles with body image…
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