The Journey Blog
Writings to meet you where you are
When Everyone’s Hurting: Why Your Grief Still Matters
Grief doesn’t need to be justified.
During the pandemic, many quietly minimized their pain, believing others had it worse. But comparison only silences healing. Whether you lost someone, a milestone, or a sense of normalcy, your grief matters. This post explores how to reclaim space for your emotions — without shame or comparison.
Taking an Empowered Position During the Pandemic: Mental Health Support in Los Angeles
In uncertain times, small choices can help us feel grounded. This post shares how an Asian American therapist is staying empowered during COVID-19, and invites you to reflect on what care looks like for you.
Your First Experience of Love: How Family of Origin Shapes Your Relationships
Our first experiences of love begin at home.
Learn how your early family dynamics shape adult relationships — and how Asian American therapists at Oak and Stone Therapy can help you heal old patterns.
The Fear of Celebrating Ourselves: When Success Feels Unsafe in Relationships
Asian American therapist Hatty J. Lee, LMFT 83772 explores the importance of holding space for the whole spectrum of emotions, especially the difficult and painful ones, as well as allowing the people in our community to hold space for them too.
When Envy Points to Shame: What Social Media Reveals About Us
Asian American therapist explores the feeling of envy and how it might reveal hidden wishes, dreams, and hopes that you might have for your life. She discusses how you might use envy as information to guide you in the direction you want to go.
Too Much or Just Misunderstood?
Have you ever been told you're "too much"? Too emotional, too sensitive, too intense? For many Asian Americans and children of immigrants, emotional expression can feel like a liability instead of a strength. But your "too muchness" isn't a flaw — it's an invitation to explore your needs, relational patterns, and voice with more compassion and clarity.