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Jenn L.

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Why I Moved Abroad…and Why I Moved Back

I moved to Paris for four years to pursue my studies and gain international work experience. Here’s what happened.

Nov 10, 2024

Why I Moved Abroad…and Why I Moved Back

Nov 10, 2024

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Invisible Illness

Moving Abroad Saved My Life

The space away from my family allowed me to start therapy and my reparenting journey

Aug 12, 2024

Moving Abroad Saved My Life

Aug 12, 2024

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Invisible Illness

How Trauma Made Me Shut People Out

Emotional neglect from my childhood made me feel invisible and caused me to isolate myself.

Dec 11, 2024

How Trauma Made Me Shut People Out

Dec 11, 2024

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Invisible Illness

Recovery After Emotional Neglect

Being emotionally neglected by my parents led me to develop dysfunctional protective buffers and a fear of receiving in my relationships.

Sep 13, 2024

Recovery After Emotional Neglect

Sep 13, 2024

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Invisible Illness

How My Anxious Attachment Pattern Makes Relationships Difficult

Not being able to say what I need and separation anxiety are just some of the things I deal with as an anxiously attached person

May 5, 2024

How My Anxious Attachment Pattern Makes Relationships Difficult

May 5, 2024

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Invisible Illness

We Need More Asian Therapists

In my experience, it is difficult to find a female Asian American therapist, which limits access to healthcare.

May 10

We Need More Asian Therapists

May 10

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Invisible Illness

I Almost Broke Up With My Boyfriend Over One Mistake

I am learning to be more confident in my relationship and choose to remain committed despite setbacks

May 5

I Almost Broke Up With My Boyfriend Over One Mistake

May 5

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Invisible Illness

When Your Parents Make Dating Difficult

I had a difficult experience with dating due to my family’s tricky behaviors and had to learn how to overcome these barriers

Apr 26

When Your Parents Make Dating Difficult

Apr 26

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Invisible Illness

I’m Seeing My Father’s Emotional Unavailability For What It Is

I recognize the full extent of his emotional unavailability and immaturity, and am finding ways to accept and cope with it.

Apr 24

I’m Seeing My Father’s Emotional Unavailability For What It Is

Apr 24

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Women in Technology

I Stayed in a Job I Hated for Years

I was stuck at an unfulfilling job but felt unable to leave due to family pressures

Mar 14

I Stayed in a Job I Hated for Years

Mar 14

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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