Welcome to Grit to Grace

Welcome to a safe, judgment-free space where healing becomes a reality. At Grit to Grace, we embrace your struggles and turn them into strengths. Whether you’re navigating addiction recovery, emotional pain, or mental health challenges, you’ve found the right place.

This blog started with my own journey — one filled with grit, resilience, and, ultimately, grace. I created this space to share my experiences and connect with others who are also transforming pain into purpose. I believe mental health matters more than ever. It’s time to normalize the conversation and heal together.

Here, you’ll find more than just words. This is a community built to support you as you build resilience and embrace life’s toughest challenges. As you walk your path from grit to grace, remember: you’re not alone. We’re in this together, step by step.

This space is for YOU — the fighter, the dreamer, the one who’s ready to rise. If you’ve ever felt broken, lost, or stuck, know that grace awaits you on the other side. Healing is possible, and it begins with you.

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How to Heal From Trauma Without Therapy

How to Heal From Trauma Without Therapy

I used to think time healed all wounds, people matured as they aged, and Elon Musk’s next Twitter update would finally make sense. Come to find out:…

Mental Health Matters: How Social Media Affects Your Well-Being

Mental Health Matters: How Social Media Affects Your Well-Being

Did you know that 72% of adults report feeling stressed by social media? (APA, 2017) In today’s hyper-connected world, mental health isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a necessity….

How to Heal Childhood Trauma: Self-Recovery Strategies

How to Heal Childhood Trauma: Self-Recovery Strategies

Childhood trauma can cast a long shadow over your life, impacting your relationships, self-worth, and overall well-being. But learning how to heal childhood trauma is possible, and…

25 Powerful Journal Prompts for Mental Health in 2025

25 Powerful Journal Prompts for Mental Health in 2025

I stopped journaling as a teenager the day my Asian mom read through my diary like it was the morning newspaper. (Love her… but Mom, seriously?) For…

Mental Health Books to Boost Cognitive & Emotional Wellness in 2025

Mental Health Books to Boost Cognitive & Emotional Wellness in 2025

Mental health matters — now more than ever. I’m sure you’ve noticed that life has a way of throwing curveballs, leaving us feeling emotionally drained, overwhelmed, or…

Choosing Yourself Without Abandoning Your Culture

Choosing Yourself Without Abandoning Your Culture

Choosing yourself in a world where cultural and familial expectations are at the forefront of your identity is one of the most difficult and powerful acts of…

Differentiation in Asian Families: Breaking Free from Enmeshment

Differentiation in Asian Families: Breaking Free from Enmeshment

In many Asian cultures, family is everything. We are taught from a young age to honor our parents, stay close to family, and even take care of…

Dopamine Detox: Escaping the Knowledge Addiction

Dopamine Detox: Escaping the Knowledge Addiction

Are You Addicted to Learning? In today’s hyper-connected world, knowledge is more accessible than ever. Podcasts, online courses, books, YouTube videos—information is at our fingertips 24/7. But…

How to Tell If He’s Serious or Just Keeping You Around

How to Tell If He’s Serious or Just Keeping You Around

For as long as I’ve been in the dating pool, I’ve never truly felt safe enough to relax in a relationship. Maybe it’s because of my childhood…

Risa

Risa is a survivor of childhood trauma and addiction, a Taiwanese immigrant, proud Asian American, and was motivated by the love of God to help empower others to overcome their own struggles and live the life they've always dreamed of. Risa is currently pursing her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and strives to become a doctor in psychology. She has a YouTube channel at @GritToGrace. Most importantly, she once thought none of this was possible!

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