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Why Families Stop Talking: How to Cope With the Pain of Cutoffs

When silence replaces connection, both sides carry the weight of the distance. Few things hurt more than when family members stop...

Cecilia Yeung

3 min read

"A young girl in a birdcage, looking up with a polite smile toward blurred adult figures outside. The scene, in soft and moody tones, symbolizes her emotional confinement and longing for approval.

When Being "Good" Becomes a Cage: The Quiet Struggle of High-Achieving Adults

If you grew up as the "good child," you likely became a successful adult who others rely on. But what if that success masks a quiet struggle? This post explores how the childhood need to please others leads to a life that looks good on paper but feels inauthentic. It's about letting go of the performance and starting the journey of becoming whole.

Cecilia Yeung

3 min read

Abstract image showing a human head with a glowing brain network on one side, connected to flowing digital data, contrasted with a serene river and forest scene on the other. Represents the balance between digital pursuits, brain activity, and genuine well-being.

The High Achiever's Paradox: When Drive Doesn't Equal Delight

Are you constantly driven yet feel something's missing? That's the hedonic treadmill in action. As a counsellor and nurse, I see many professionals caught in this cycle. It's not a flaw, but often a misunderstanding of dopamine – the brain's molecule for motivation, not pleasure. Learn how to distinguish genuine satisfaction from the endless chase. Discover simple steps to recognize impulses, create space, and inquire deeply into your true needs.

Cecilia Yeung

4 min read