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Jenn L.

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May 12

I’m Recognizing Myself As That Woman Who Goes for the Promotion

Having been plagued by imposter syndrome for most of my career, I want to stop minimizing myself and recognize my talent and value.

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Apr 16

Am I a Terrible Person If I’m Relieved My Grandmother Has Passed?

My grandmother represented a system of obligation and pressure that has now been lifted off my shoulders.

Am I a Terrible Person If I’m Relieved My Grandmother Has Passed?

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May 9

I’m a Recovering People Pleaser

I’m breaking the habit of putting other people’s needs before my own.

I’m a Recovering People Pleaser

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Mar 8

My Mother is Emotionally Draining

I accept my mother’s limitations and work towards letting go of my resentment of her.

My Mother is Emotionally Draining

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May 8

Trauma Caused Me to Neglect Friendships

Limerence, trauma, and dysfunctional patterns sucked up my energy and caused me to neglect my friendships

Trauma Caused Me to Neglect Friendships

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Invisible Illness

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1d ago

I Was Raised to Anticipate Everyone’s Needs Except My Own

I developed the habit of caretaking in my relationships because that’s what my parents forced me to do as a kid.

I Was Raised to Anticipate Everyone’s Needs Except My Own

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Women in Technology

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Jul 2

For the First Time Ever, I’m Actually Having Fun at Work

Work has always been about earning money to be financially independent from my parents, until recently.

For the First Time Ever, I’m Actually Having Fun at Work

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Invisible Illness

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Jul 2

When Friendships Expire

Some friendships that I made during low points in my life didn’t last after I healed and stopped people pleasing

When Friendships Expire

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Invisible Illness

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Apr 27

I’m Hypervigilant at Work and It’s Causing Burnout

My sense of perfectionism and hypervigilance came from the fear and anxiety of potentially losing my job

I’m Hypervigilant at Work and It’s Causing Burnout

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Invisible Illness

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Apr 4

Running Away Didn’t Heal My Trauma

Travel and work can be great distractions, but they will not heal a broken heart.

Running Away Didn’t Heal My Trauma

Jenn L.

Jenn L.

I write about my experience as a second generation Asian American, mental health, and female empowerment. Contact me at https://jenniferinparis.weebly.com

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